Soldier Record
Joseph King
Contributed by: Agnes Jackson, on 2008-12-13
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Joseph |
| Surname | King |
| Year of Birth | 1893 |
| Year of Death | 1918 |
| Regiment | Connaught Rangers |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Houghton-le-Spring, Durham |
Joseph's Story
Uncle Joseph joined the army in 1914 and served as a medic on the Somme. He was promoted through the ranks to 2nd Lt. Connaught Rangers attatched to the Royal Munsters.
He lost his life on October 1918 aged 25 and is buried at the British cemetery 16k east of Perone on the road to Hargicourt, where he is remembered with honour.
No additional memories have been submitted