| Forename | William |
|---|---|
| Surname | Holdcroft |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | St Nathaniel's Church, Platt Bridge |
| Age | 28 |
| Address | 28 Stanley Road (Wife) |
| Parents' Address | Heywood Street, Spring View |
| Township | Platt Bridge |
| Rank | Private |
| Occupation or place of work | Banksman at Rose Bridge Colliery |
| Regiment | The East Lancashire Regiment |
| Day of Death | 30 |
| Month of Death | August |
| Year of Death | 1941 |
| Cause of Death | Killed in a motor accident in Haydock (Fell off a moving lorry) |
| Place of Burial | Hindley Cemetery |
| Regiment Number | 3391403 |
| Name of War | WW2 |
| Location | |
| Additional Information | Husband of Mary of Platt Bridge. WO 13/9/41 |