John Onions
Epithet: First World War soldier
Record type: First World War Biographies
Town / Village residence: Douglas
Biography: First World War Soldier. 'No. 9880. Sergeant Major. 14 Manchester Regt (Regiment). C.L.B. Adjutant. Father of Arthur and Albert. Reported Dec. Furlough. Mar. 1. May 29 at Lichfield Whittington Barracks. Aug. 10 At Grimsby. Dec. 1916 Nov. 1917 away.' (Extract from handwritten notes by The Reverend Robert Daniel Kermode, Vicar of St George's Church, Douglas, about men from his parish serving in the First World War. MS 10003/12)
External sources: 12 Sidney Street