John William's Story.
Private John William Buckley, Cheshire Regiment, was killed in action whilst serving on the Western Front. He was 22 years of age and the sole support of his widowed mother, who resided at 22 Boundary Street, Lostock Gralam.
Buckley enlisted in the Cheshire Regiment on 8 August 1914 and had served at the Front for eleven months before losing his life. Prior to military service, he was employed at Brunner, Mond & Co. and lived in Lostock Gralam.
He was well known in the local community, he was a member of the St John Ambulance Association and was also a keen footballer. As goalkeeper for Lostock Juniors, he earned a reputation as a capable and popular player.