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We remember Joseph Ball
We remember Joseph Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Thomas Ball
Source:8547855
1888
1891
sibling
Carry Ball
Source:8547855
1891
1896
1898
sibling
Alice Ball
Source:8547855
1898
1901
location
121 Herries Street, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8547855
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Ethel Ball
Source:8547867
1901
1911
location
22 Beethoven Street, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8547867
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Private
6859
Middlesex Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:7724636
12th May 1912 - 18th August 1912
1912
enlistment
Mill Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:7724636
18th May 1912
1912
employment
Van guard
Source:7724636
12th August 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
L/14232
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7724636
19th August 1912 - 12th January 1915
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7724636
6th November 1914 - 12th January 1915
1914
events
Field General Court Martial
Military Discipline
La Flinque
France
Pte Ball was convicted and sentenced to be shot. He was executed on 12 Jan 1915.
Source:8573075
31st December 1914 - 31st December 1914
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:7724637
12th January 1915
1915
death
Executed for desertion
Source:7724637
Source:7724636
12th January 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7724637
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 157508 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Herries Street, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 22 Beethoven Street, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6859 | Middlesex Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/14232 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ball | mother | ||
| Thomas Ball | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ball | brother | 1888 | |
| Carry Ball | sister | 1891 | |
| Alice Ball | sister | 1898 | |
| Ethel Ball | sister | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-18 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914More about 23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901 - 1929 | Gordon760 | |
| Joseph Ball Shot at Dawn | Gordon760 | |
| 23 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters, War Diary Nov - Dec 1914 | Gordon760 |
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