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Surname: CRADDOCK
Forename(s): John James
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 53890
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 15th/17th Battalion
Division: 31st Division
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1918-10-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. F. 5.
CWGC Cemetery: PONT-DE-NIEPPE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John James Craddock was the son of Tristram Christopher and Mary Alice Craddock, née Wood. Tristram was born at West Witton and Mary at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Lane Bottom - John J. Craddock, aged 1 year, born Barnoldswick, son of Christopher and Mary A. Craddock.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Dye House Farm - John James Craddock, aged 12 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Tristram and Mary Alice Craddock.
The British Army Service Record for John James Craddock exists but may be incomplete.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John J Craddock, 53890, W. York. R. Dec'd.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John James Craddock, 53890, 15/17 W. York. R. Deceased 26.10.18.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John James Craddock, 53890, 15/17 W. Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 26.10.18. France. Pneu. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Tristram. £15 4s. 2d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: Pte John James Craddock, 53890, 15/17 W. Yorks. Date and cause of death: 26.10.18. Died of Pneumonia. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Mary Alice Craddock. Relationship: Mother. Address: 24, Gillions [Gillians], Barnoldswick.
The 15th (Service) Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (1st Leeds), informally known as the Leeds Pals, were amalgamated with the 17th (Service) Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (2nd Leeds) to form the 15th/17th Battalion on the 7 December 1917.
A short biography of John is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
CRADDOCK, John James, aged 19, West Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tristram Craddock, Gillians, [Barnoldswick], died from pneumonia, France, Oct. 26, 1918.
CRADDOCK, J. J., aged 19, West Yorkshire Regiment, Gillians, [Barnoldswick], died from bronchial pneumonia Oct. 26, 1918.
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Private John James CRADDOCK
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 31st Division
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15 November 1918
BARNOLDSWICK – Private J. J. Craddock
The death occurred on October 26th, in France of Private John James Craddock, West Yorks Regiment, from bronchial pneumonia. He was 19 years or age and the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tristram Craddock, Gillians, Barnoldswick. He went out to France in April last, and was formerly employed by Messrs. Holden, Calf Hall Shed.
24 October 1919
CRADDOCK – In loving memory of Pte. John James Craddock, who died in France, Oct. 26th, 1918, and was interred at Pont Nieppe Cemetery.
A loving son and brother kind,
A beautiful memory left behind:
God takes the loved ones from our homes,
But never from our hearts.
Far away from home and loved ones,
Laid to rest in a far-off land;
‘Tis only those who have lost can tell
The pain of parting without farewell.
From Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 24 Gillians, Barnoldswick.
29 October 1920
CRADDOCK – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private J. J. Craddock, who died in France, October 26th, 1918.
Two years have passed, and still we miss you,
Only those who have lost can tell
Of the grief that’s borne in silence
For the one we loved so well.
Some day we hope to meet him
Some day, we know not when,
To clasp his hand in the better land,
Never to part again.
From Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, 24 Gillians, Barnoldswick.
28 October 1921
CRADDOCK – In loving memory of Pte. John James Craddock, who died October 26th, 1918.
Nothing but memories as we journey on,
Longing for a smile from a face that is gone.
None knew how deep was our regret,
But we remember while others forget.
Ever remembered by his loving Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 24 Gillians, Barnoldswick.
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15 November 1918
Barnoldswick Casualties
PTE. J.J. CRADDOCK
The death occurred on Oct. 26th, in France, of Pte. John James Craddock, West Yorkshire Regiment, from bronchial pneumonia. He was 19 years of age, and the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tristram Craddock, Gillians, Barnoldswick. He went out to France is April last, and was formerly employed by Messrs. Holden, Calf Hall Shed.
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