Private John Thomas Lovett, 141820
- Batt - 14
- Unit - York and Lancaster Regiment
- Section -
- Date of Birth -
- Died - 28/08/1916
- Age -
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ContributeSource: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. Coalville Times article - Friday November 10th, 1916
FORMER BAGWORTH SOLDIER KILLED
Mrs Lovett, of Bagworth, has received news that her only son, Private John Lovett, has been killed in action. He leaves a wife and three children, who are now residing in Barnsley.
The company lieutenant, writing to the widow, states “It is with the greatest regret that I inform you of the death of your husband. His was a brave end. He was hit by a piece of shell when helping to release a man who was buried. He will be sadly missed by us all, officers and men alike. I have been his platoon commander for the last ten months, and always found him to be one of the best of my men. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you in your great loss.”
Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 18/10/2017
- Conflict - World War I
- Cause of death - KILLED IN ACTION
- Burial Place - Panel 105 And 106. Loos Memorial
- Unit - York and Lancaster Regiment
- Cause of death - KILLED IN ACTION
- Burial Commemoration - Loos Mem., France
- Born - Bagworth, Leics
- Enlisted - Barnsley, Yorks
- Memorial - HOLY ROOD CHYRD. MEM., BAGWORTH, LEICS
