| Forename | John |
|---|---|
| Surname | Hurst -EL |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Wigan Cenotaph |
| Age | 23 |
| Address | |
| Parents' Address | British Queen Hotel, Pemberton / 784 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Private |
| Occupation or place of work | Collier, Pemperton Colliery |
| Regiment | East Lancashire Regiment 8th Batt |
| Day of Death | 19 |
| Month of Death | July |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Burial | Thiepval Memorial |
| Regiment Number | 16240 |
| Name of War | First World War |
| Location | Wigan |
| Additional Information | Son of John & Elizabeth Ref: CWGC, WO 23/9/16 WO 1/7/16 reported as POW |