5th November 1915 - killed in action

5th November 1915 - killed in action

known 5th November 1915

On the 5th November 1915, for an hour between 12.30 and 1.30pm the Battery positions came under very heavy enemy fire, from the north and east. ‘A’ Battery reported several men killed, and this included Joseph Bowker. He was just 18 years old, having lied about this age to enlist. After the war, his grave was moved to Ypres Town Cemetery.

Created by: , First1803

  • Born 1895

    Died 1915

    British Army 84878 Gunner Royal Field Artillery