John Crosby

Private John Crosby, Bainsford

2720 Private

1/7th Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Division

Age: 18

Date of Death: 25.4.15

Buried: Menin Gate Memorial Panel 42 to 44

Family history: Son of James and Flora Crosby, 35A Forganhall, Bankside, Bainsford, Falkirk. He enlisted on 23 September 1914 and before enlisting was employed as a moulder at Abbots Foundry, Falkirk. He had two brothers, Matt age 12, and Michael, age 24, who was serving as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, and two sisters Elizabeth and Jane age 17. His surname on all his documents is 'Crosbie' The CWGC list him as ‘Crosby’ and he is listed on the local war memorial as 'Crosby'

The action leading to his death

The 25 April 1915, is a day that brought catastrophe to 7th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and to the towns and villages of Falkirk District. The 7th Battalion were seen as Falkirk District’s Battalion. The men were all serving Territorials, work mates and friends. Read more here - A Bloody Day at St Julien

Medals Awarded

1915 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal

Private John Crosby, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Medal Index Card