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225132 A/Cpl. John Deacon British Army 11th Btn. North Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th Nov 1918) John Deacon signed his attestation on the 7th of Aug 1915. His age given as 19 years 4 months. (He was actually only 16 years and 2 months of age.) He was a Carter by trade. He was posted to 11th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment on the 22nd of June 1916 which moved to Rugeley Camp on Cannock Chase as a Reserve Training Battalion. John served until the 20th of Sept 1916 when he was discharged for serving under military age. He rejoined in July or August 1917 aged 18 years 1 month. Giving his trade as Tanner He served in the reserve with 53rd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment until he died of pneumonia on the 9th of Nov 1918. He is buried in Colton, Staffordshire. He was the brother of George Deacon Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**