300039 Pte. Joseph Harle Southern British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry from:32 Beaumont St, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland Joseph Southern was born in 1880. He was killed in action aged 38 Joseph was originally buried at 36A.21.d.5.4, his remains were recovered in 1919, identified by a cross which marked his grave. He was reburied in Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery in Steenwerck, his wife requested the inscription 'Always Remembered' for his headstone. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Southern; husband of Mrs. E. E. Southern, of 32, Beaumont St., Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, he left a 3 year old son.
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