John's Story.
John Bailey was born in Knutsford, the son of Mr and Mrs J. Bailey of The Old Hall, Tatton Park, Knutsford.
The 7th suffered more casualties than any other KSLI battalion, with 1048 killed in action or died during the war, and earned more battle honours than any other KSLI battalion.
John was killed in action on the 25th April 1917.
Researched and compiled by Tony Davies