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Joseph William Stones

Lance Serjeant

Service No. 19/647

Age Unknown

Died on 18 January 1917

Durham Light Infantry

ST. POL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

Pas de Calais, France

Husband of Elizabeth Edith Jones (formerly Stones), of 85, Wheatbottom, Crook, Co. Durham.

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Lisamarie Wright

Shot at Dawn for casting away arms. Acknowledged for his bravery by officers.

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Lisamarie Mary Wright

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Lisamarie Mary Wright

Tri execution.

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David Baker

What a tragedy - should not have been shot along with the other two men from Durham Light Infantry

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Joe was five foot two inches tall. He led many barbed-wire parties out into No Man's Land. He was accused of casting away arms after wedging...

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Joe was five foot two inches tall. He led many barbed-wire parties out into No Man's Land. He was accused of casting away arms after wedging...

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