Morris, Joseph –

Son of Thomas and Louisa Morris, of 23, Kylesmore Road, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Nellie Morris, of 7, Georgina Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Second of five soldier sons to fall in the war. Father served 16 years, a brother killed in the Dardanelles, one wounded in France and since discharged, and two other serving in Egypt. Also three cousins and a brother-in-law serving.

Personal details

  • Surname: Morris
  • Forename: Joseph
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Atherton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 9th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 2319
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/08/1916 18/08/1916 25/08/1916 25/08/1916 10/08/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5d/h 6c 7b/c 8d* 6f

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