13823 Cpl John Thomas Alderson, C Coy, 2nd Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
Living, at the time of his enlistment, at 26 Brown Street, Burnley, John had served in France since July 1915 and had, for a time attained the rank of sergeant. Unfortunately, he was demoted in a Field General Court Martial on 29 November 1915 and was 28 years of age (and a corporal) when he was wounded in action near Trones Wood on the Somme. He died of these injuries on 30 October 1916 and is now buried in Grove Town Cemetery, France.
30 October 1916
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
