2.LIEUT J.W.RAISTRICK (on Victory Medal)
JOHN WILLIAM RAISTRICK (on Plaque)
John William 'Jack' Raistrick
Born Pudsey 1885
Educated at Leeds University
Worked as a teacher at the Herbert Strutt School, Belper, Derbyshire
Initiated as a Mason 26/2/14 & was a member of Beaureper Lodge, Derbyshire - Click Here
Commissioned from the Inns of Court OTC 5/9/16 as 2nd Lieutenant
Served in France with 1/8th 'Leeds Rifles' Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment T.F.
KIA F&F 19/5/17
Buried in Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Laventie, France
Also commemorated in the UK:-
> Herbert Strutt School War Memorial
> Leeds University War Memorial
> Belper Obelisk
> Masonic Hall, Littleover, Derbyshire
With copy of his Medal Index Card, Officers Died & CWGC details plus supporting research documentation
Condition: With 'WA' Woolwich Arsenal stamp on reverse of plaque, GVF; Victory EF