Wilson, Joseph (Joe) –

Son of Ernest and Sarah Alice Wilson (nee Howarth), of Lee’s Cottages, Turton, Lancashire. Enlisted October 1914. Reported missing and later wounded 09/04/1916 and subsequently presumed killed. His name is on the Roll of Honour at Edgworth Congregational Church.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wilson
  • Forename: Joseph (Joe)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bradshaw, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Turton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 24
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: April 9th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 17011
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Basra Memorial, Basra, Iraq
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 02/06/1916 28/07/1916 23/11/1917 23/11/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7b 6g* 6b* 6g
  • Bolton Chronicle: 23/11/1917

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