Photograph of Corporal Albert Hawcroft. With many thanks to John Sheen, from his personal collection.
Albert Hawcroft
Yorkshire man served with Durham Light Infantry
Albert Hawcroft enlisted in Barnsley into the 14th York and Lancaster Regiment (2nd Barnsley Pals), numbered 14/304. When the battalion was broken up in 1918, he joined the 4th Entrenching Battalion. From there he was transferred to the Durham Light Infantry and joined 2nd Battalion as 93152.
Armed force/civilian: Army
Military service:
Corporal
Regimental number: 14/304, later 93152
14th York and Lancaster Regiment (2nd Barnsley Pals)
4th Entrenching Battalion
2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Medal(s): British War Medal
Victory Medal
Gender: Male
Contributed by John Sheen | Durham at War Volunteer
