Brother of Mr. Charles McConnell, of 528, Halliwell Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted in 1911 aged 16 and served in India until the outbreak of war. Fought at Gallipoli and wounded three times. Promoted CSM 24/04/1917. Died at 13th Casualty Clearing Station, France.
McConnell, Joseph –
Personal details
- Surname: McConnell
- Forename: Joseph
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 23
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: May 1st, 1918
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Company Sergeant Major
- Unit: 11th (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 2368
- Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: M.M.
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Arneke British Cemetery, Nord, France
- CWGC reference: II. B. 2.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 17/05/1918 31/05/1918
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f 6c*