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Sgt. Josiah "Si" Ord MM.
British Army 12th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:North Seaton, Northumberland
My Grandfather, Josiah Ord, was a miner living in North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland and working at the local colliery. He joined The Northumberland Fusiliers in the early years of the First World War and served through to the end having been appointed Sergeant after winning The Military Medal during the Battle of the Somme. He was wounded and lost a large portion of his right bicep during the action resulting in The Military Medal award. I have not been able to find any other details other than the award was gazetted on 28th of August 1916.

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