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Pte. Joseph Rawstron

British Army 1st Btn. East Lancashire Regiment

(d.6th Jul 1915)

Joseph Rawstron served with the 1st East Lancashire Regiment, 4th Division, 11 Brigade during WW1. He departed from Southampton on the 22nd of August 1914 on the ship Braemar Castle landing at Le Harve. Sadly, he died on the 6th of July 1915 whilst engaged in the Battle at Boesinghe when a shell landed in his trench killing Joseph and 5 of his regiment. His body was never found however his memorial plaque is displayed at Menin Gate along side his fallen comrades.



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