Son of Richard and Catherine Fowler, of Salford, Lancashire; husband of Elizabeth Fowler, of 41, Rudman Street, Salford, Lancashire. Joseph was badly injured whilst sleeping in a house close by the firing line. At 11.40pm a German shell burst through the roof, fragments piercing his thigh. The Doctor gave all possible aid and he was removed to a field ambulance, where he died at 2.30am. Joseph was an experienced soldier having served through the South African campaign under General Warren. He had enlisted at the age of 18.