Pte. Bancroft trained six months with the 6th Lanchesters, Rochdale.

He arrived in England for overseas service Apr. 9, 1915 and trained at Folkstone until Sept. 1 when he crossed to France.

He was gassed and wounded Nov. 2nd after eleven months hospital treatment in England he was returned to Canada for further hospital treatment pending discharge.

Three months later, Jan 22, 1917, he died.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (04-11-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library
Supplemental Information	Father: George William Bancroft 50 Avenue, Hadfield, near Manchester, England

Height	5'7"
Eye Colour	gray
Age	28
Complexion	fair
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Hadfield, England
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Charing Cross, Ontario
Average Earnings	600/yr
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Oct. 26, 1914
Where Enlisted	Chatham

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