JOHN THOMAS MASON 

John Thomas MASON
Rank: Private
Service Number:16060.
Regiment: 11th Bn Manchester Regiment
Killed In Action Thursday 19th August 1915
Age 40
County Memorial Crewe
Commemorated\Buried Helles Memorial
Grave\Panel Ref: Panel 159 to 171.
CountryTurkey (including Gallipoli)

John Thomas's Story.

Born Didsbury, enlisted Crewe. Son of Samuel and Ruth Mason of Didsbury and husband of Mary Mason of 4, Forge Street, Crewe. Formerly employed in the LNWR Estate Department at Crewe as a labourer. Landed at Suvla Bay on August 6, 1915. Originally reported as missing, but not reported as killed in action until August 1916.

Updated by Mark A. Potts on June 10, 2017.