Born in Bolton-By-Bowland, Yorkshire Joshua Crossley was the son of John and Mary Crossley, née Lawson. John was born at Bolton-by-Bowland and Mary at Gisburn, Yorkshire.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Joshua Crossley, 13770, 10th Service Battn W. Riding Regt. Date and Place of Death: 3.11.14 Mily Isolation Hospl Aldershot. To whom Authorised: Father - John. Amount Authorised: £2 11s. 6d. To whom Authorised: Mother - Mary. Amount Authorised: £5 0s. 0d.

Died in a camp at Frensham at the beginning of November 1914 

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