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We remember Joseph William Wright
We remember Joseph William Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1910
children
Mabel
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19th January 1910
1910
marriage
Edith Wright
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8th May 1910
1911
children
Phyllis
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12th April 1911
1912
children
William Alfred
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8th November 1912
1914
children
Edith Mary
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14th April 1914
1914
employment
Coal Miner Filler
Source:7131194
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
22190
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
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19th November 1914
1916
dates
Age 27
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1916
location
65 High Street Swallow Nest Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7131194
1916
death
Died of wounds
The Somme.
France
Source:7131194
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
IX. D. 4.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 7131194 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 High Street Swallow Nest Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22190 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Alfred | son | 8th November 1912 | |
| Edith Mary | daughter | 14th April 1914 | |
| Phyllis | daughter | 12th April 1911 | |
| Mabel | daughter | 19th January 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Wright | wife | 8th May 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
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Gordon Dump Cemetery Ovillers La - Boisselle.Final resting place of Private Joseph William Wright of the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry Grave Ref. 1V.D.4.
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Dump Cemetery Ovillers La - Boisselle. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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