Shaw, Joseph –

Son of Isaac and Susannah Shaw, of 11, Lee Street, Moses Gate, Farnworth, Lancashire. Enlisted April 1915, but discharged as under age. No overseas service. Medically examined 17/09/1918 and found to be permanently and totally unfit for any form of military service. Died aged 19 years 18/02/1919 at Rainhill Asylum and interred in Farnworth Cemetery 24/02/1919 in grave NC. 2300. ALL DETAILS NEED VERIFYING.

Personal details

  • Surname: Shaw
  • Forename: Joseph
  • Date of birth: April 10th, 1899
  • Birth place: Tyldesley, 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: Gunner
  • Unit: 165th Brigade.
  • Service number: 13693
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: April 23rd, 1915 - 1915-04-23
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: B24703
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 30/04/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h

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