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EASINGTON COLLIERY

Wharton, J. L/Cpl., M.M. 1914-18 (1953)

Medal Card

Photo: Dorothy Hall

In Easington Colliery cemetery is a headstone which reads:-

In loving memory of
Hannah
dearly beloved wife of
Joseph Wharton
died June 24th 1948
aged 67 years
Also of the above
Joseph Wharton M.M. and Bar
Died July 30th 1953
aged 74 years

Peace Perfect Peace

Joseph Wharton served as 24464 Lance Corporal with the Durham Light Infantry.

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