Devitt, Joseph –

Son of John and Margaret Devitt (nee Costello), of 14, Northumberland Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Formerly 5584, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Served as acting company sergeant major – reverted to sergeant at own request, and later demoted to private for inefficiency. Wounded in the face by gunshot 24/10/1916. Died aged 29 years and interred 08/03/1923 in Farnworth Cemetery, grave R.C. 1303.

Personal details

  • Surname: Devitt
  • Forename: Joseph
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 12th (Pioneers) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 265073
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: August 14th, 1915 - 1915-08-14
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 01/12/1916

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