John McMichael

Remembered with Honour in the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceBritish War Medal and Allied Victory Medal.

John McMichael.

Personal Details:

Born in Malpas in 1887.

Second son of the John and Margaret McMichael of Ivy Cottage, Old Hall Street, Malpas.

John declared his occupation as a carpenter on enlisting in 1915.

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Military Details:

Regiment:           119th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

Rank:                 Gunner.

Serial Number:   112440.

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Record of Death:

Died of wounds in France on 10th May 1918. Aged 31.

Buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. IX. B. 68.

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Medals and Awards:

John was awarded the Campaign Medals (British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal).

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Further Information:

Report in the Liverpool Daily Post 14 May 1918 regarding the death of John McMichael
“McMICHAEL – May 10, died of wounds received in action, Gunner J. McMichael, the dearly-loved son of Margaret and the late ex-Police-Sergt. John McMichael, of Ivy Cottage Malpas.”   
Liverpool Daily Post 14 May 1918