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We remember Joseph Webster
We remember Joseph Webster
Timeline
Timeline
1877
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7414269
1877
service
British Army
Serjeant
1214
Royal Highlanders
Source:4680398
service
British Army
Serjeant
1214
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:7414269
1915
death
Source:7414269
9th May 1915
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7414269
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Webster |
| Source | 4680398 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1214 | Royal Highlanders | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 1214 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Serjeant |
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Sjt Joseph Webster DCMThe DCM was awarded posthumously. He died 9th May 1915 at the battle of Aubers Ridge.
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Ploegsteert Memorial BelgiumHis body was never found so there is only a memorial plaque.Contributed by:
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Gazette noticeGazette notice of his Gallantry award - DCM Distinguished Conduct MedalContributed by:
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Joseph and his wife MargaretJoseph and his wife Margaret (Maggie) nee MacDonaldContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sjt Joseph Webster DCM | Ian149988 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium | Ian149988 | |
| Ploegstreert Memorial Belgium | Ian149988 | |
| Gazette notice | Ian149988 | |
| Joseph and his wife Margaret | Ian149988 | |
| Death record | Ian149988 |
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