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262280 L/Cpl. John Shrigley British Army Royal Army Medical Corps from:Bolton Road, Aspull John Shrigley was born in the Parish of Lostock, Bolton. He enlisted on the 2nd of February 1943 giving his trade on enlistment as Assembley and Machinist. His Height was 5ft.9.3/4.ins. Weight 137.1/2 lbs. with a chest when fully expanded of 34ins. Complexion is recorded as Fresh Eyes. Brown. Hair. Brown. Distinctive marks:- Birth mark above right ankle. 08.07.1943. Blood Group O or 1V. In 1946 he had inoculations appear to be indicative of possible year of fracture to skull, which occurred following a kick to head whilst diving to get a loose ball during a Rugby game whilst based in Johore. Metal Plate fitted to left side of head, then sent to Darjeeling for convalescence. 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 type the first part our your email in the first box (eg. john.smith) the @ sign is added automaticallly, please type the second part in the second box (eg. gmail.com). Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**