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J.W. Johnson 1916

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Joseph William Johnson

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In Holy Trinity Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 16254 Private Joseph William Johnson serving with the 8th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment who died 25/08/1916.

The son of William John and Mary Jane Johnson, of 21, Hawthorne Terrace, West Cornforth.

The headstone reads:-

In loving memory of
Pte. Joseph William
Johnson
Beloved son of
William John &
Mary Jane Johnson
who died of wounds received in
France Aug. 25 1916
aged 20 years.

He answered his country’s call.

Joseph William Johnson is remembered at Cornforth on C115.01 and C115.03

First Name: Joseph William

Last Name: Johnson

Service Number: 16254

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 25/08/1916

Age: 20

Rank: Private

Regiment: East Yorkshire Regiment

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 8th Battalion

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