Sergeant. Joseph, 27299; born April 1892 at Barton, Lincs.; married Rachel Barker 27th October 1912 at Sculcoates; attested 16th November 1914 in 4th (13th) Battalion., East Yorkshire Regiment transferred to Army Cyclist Corps as 10478; served in Egypt 23rd December 1915 to 1st March 1916; served in France from 8th March 1916; transferred to the 11th Battalion. East Lancs. Regiment. 22nd May 1916, joining Battalion on 25th May 1916; appointed. Lance Corporal. 15th July 1916; appointed Acting Corporal. 17th October 1916, made substantive 18th January 1917; appointed. Acting Sergeant. 19th January 1917, made substantive 1st April 1917; wounded (poisoning , mustard gas shell) 5th September 1917 and returned to England 11th September 1917; demobilized 10th April 1919; lived at 2 St. George’s Avenue, Bournemouth Street, Hull.