Elmer, Joseph –

Uncle of Mrs. Woods, of 4 Charles Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Joined the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment before transferring to the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Reported as wounded and missing, and stated to be dead by Private Matthew Woods, his nephew-in-law. Subsequently confirmed Prisoner of War.

Personal details

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

Service details

Decorations

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

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/06/1915 11/06/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d/e 7b
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 14/12/1917

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