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1757 Pte. Joseph Henry Oxby British Army 8th Btn. Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry ÃÆ??Ã?Ã?  from:School House, Canwick, Lincolnshire (d.7th Jun 1917) I came across the memorial in Canwick to my great uncle Joe Oxby, while researching family records. I do have some post cards sent by him to my great grandfather, then living in Fitzwilliam, Wakefield. Joe was killed at Messines and his body never found. I believe he was with the 8th koyli ans was taking Imperial Trench. I have found his name is on the Menin Gate memorial. I am still trying to find more info, as I have been told he had a son, Tony who was brought up by my great great grandparents, and maybe linked to a public house in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Most of my family generation of that time was wiped out in the war, but very little info is available on Joe. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**