Born Sigglesthorne, Yorkshire, 1895. Son of John Andrew, of 4, Welbourne Terrace, Southgate, Hornsea (1911 Census). Worked with his father as a Golf Labourer.
Enlisted in Hull. Formerly 2491, Royal Munster Fusiliers. Transferred to the 1st Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action, on 20/03/1918, aged 23. Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) for courage.
His army effects were left to his father, John. He is buried at Minty Farm Cemetery, Belgium
His brother, George Arthur Andrew, 3rd east Yorkshire Regiment was discharged on 12th May 1916 and awarded a Silver War Badge. His younger brother, Thomas Henry Andrew also served with the East Yorkshire Regiment.
| Name | John William Andrew |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Sigglesthorne, Yorkshire, 1895 |
| Death Date | 20 Mar 1918 |
| Death Place | MINTY FARM CEMETERY, BELGIUM |
| Enlistment Place | Hull, Yorks |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Machine Gun Corps |
| Battalion | (Infantry) |
| Regimental Number | 25680 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 2491, R. Munster Fusilers. Awarded Croix de Guerre (Belgium) |
First name:
JOHN WILLIAM
Military Number:
25680
Rank:
Corporal
Date Died
20/03/1918
Age:
23
