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L/Cpl. Joseph Harrison

British Army 27th Btn (Tyneside Irish) Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Sunderland

(d.20th June 1916)

Joseph Harrison who died age 34 was born in Sunderland to Joseph and Elizabeth Harrison (nee Marshall) of 10 William Street Jarrow. He was the husband of Jane. Joseph Harrison age 29 Coppersmith in Foundry is with his wife Jane Harrison and family at 8 Australia Street, Sunderland on the 1911 census. He enlisted at Newcastle.

Joseph is buried in Albert Communal Cemetery. He was commemorated on the Triptych (left panel) in St. Mark's Church Jarrow (it is no longer a Church). His younger brother Abraham Harrison was also one of the fallen.

Additional Information:

Thank you so much for the details of my Gt Grandfather's military history and death. I would like to be able to find out exactly where and how he died. Do you know where I would need to look to see what actions took place on the 20th June 16, or immediately before?

Chris Charlton-Wells








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