Soldiers who died 80 years ago during World War Two Date published: 11 May 2021
Sergeant John (Jack) Mingham and Marine Herbert Arnold Shaw are remembered on Littleborough Cenotaph
To remember the fallen, volunteers at Littleborough History Centre have been researching the service personnel from the Pennine districts of Rochdale (Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Smallbridge and Wardle) who died during World War Two.
This article details men who died in April and May of 1941.
Sergeant John Mingham
Born on 23 October 1914, John (aka Jack) was the only son of Tom and Mary Mingham. John attended Rochdale Secondary School and was a prominent member of the Rochdale Swimming Club, being club champion and a regular member of the Water Polo Team.