Private John William Waite
15369 20th Lancashire Fusiliers
Killed in action 26th July 1916, aged 27
Lived at 20 Ward Street
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France
Burnley Express 19th August 1916

Burnley News - 19th August 1916
Killed in Action

Another Burnley Collier Makes the Supreme Sacrifice
A month ago, Pte. J. W. Waite (15369), whose home is at 20, Ward Street, Burnley, wrote to his wife saying that if he was fortunate enough to come through an impending engagement he would probably be home on leave in a month’s time. His desire, however, was not to be filled. On Wednesday an official intimation was received saying that he had been killed in action on July 26th. Prior to joining the Forces, Pte. Waite worked as a collier at Townley Pit. He enlisted in the 20th Lancashire Fusiliers in January of last year. He was 27 years of age, and leaves a wife and three young children. The deceased soldier has two brothers serving – Private Leonard Waite and Private Joseph Waite. His wife also has three brothers serving the country.