| Forename | John | 
|---|---|
| Surname | Houghton- LNL | 
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | All Saints, Hindley | 
| Age | 28 | 
| Address | 18 Ellesmere St, Hindley (Wife) | 
| Parents' Address | |
| Township | Hindley | 
| Rank | Private | 
| Occupation or place of work | Collier at Sovereign Pit, West Leigh | 
| Regiment | Loyal North lancashire Regiment 5th Batt | 
| Day of Death | 9 | 
| Month of Death | September | 
| Year of Death | 1916 | 
| Cause of Death | Killed in action | 
| Place of Burial | Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval | 
| Regiment Number | 2246 | 
| Name of War | First World War | 
| Location | Unknown | 
| Additional Information | Husband of Caroline a, Son of John W & Elizabeth. 1 of 4 soldier brothers Ref: CWGC, WE 7/10/16  |