John Hough, Private 27507, 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment
Died 21st April 1917 in Belgium

EARLY LIFE

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WW1 SERVICE

COMMEMORATION

Private John Hough is buried in grave ref. II. E. 17. of the London Rifle Brigade Cemetery, Vimy, France. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission holds casualty details for Private John Hough.

In Macclesfield, Private John Hough is commemorated on the Park Green, Town Hall, St Michael’s Church and Macclesfield Sunday School war memorials, and on the Ancient Order of Foresters roll of honour.

SOURCES

Commonwealth War Graves Commission website
Macclesfield Times: 11 May 1917, 23 September 1921 (photo supplement)