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Database: Francis Creegan

Name:	Francis Creegan
Date of Death:	1-Jul-1916
Grave Number:	J_684
Age:	24
Address:	Allendale Street, Salford
City:	Salford
Service Number:	10527
Rank:	Compy Serg Major
Unit:	Lancashire Fusiliers
Married:	Yes
CWG Memorial:	Thiepval
Biography:	Service number 10527 Battalion 15th Prior to the war Francis served in the Territorial Army and worked at Burton & Rake of Chapel Street as a sterotyper. He was a memeber of both Adelphi Lads Club and Salford Harriers. Writing to the wife of Francis, CQMS Lewis stated: "Frank all along was in the highest of spirits, never for one moment did he let the thought that someting would happen worry him."