Smith, Joseph –

Son of Walter Smith, of 30, King Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Formerly assistant librarian at Westhoughton Library. Enlisted November 1915. Shot through the head while going over the top in 05/08/1917 and hospitalised at Rouen. One of four brothers in the army.

Personal details

  • Surname: Smith
  • Forename: Joseph
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, 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: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: 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: 17/08/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f
  • Bolton Chronicle: 17/08/1917

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