Joseph Wood

Item

Title

Joseph Wood

Who?

Half brother of grandfather

Item(s)

Missing photo

Story

Joseph was born 3rd May 1894 to Mary Frankland Wood in Easington, Yorkshire. In 1901 his mother was a widow (Johnson)and a Farmer. He was the Half Brother of Johns’ Grandfather James Johnson. In 1911 he was working on the farm of his aunt. His Step Father was H P Pettiford.

Joseph died 17th February 1916 whilst training in Hartlepool aged 22 years. He was a Private in the 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, regiment number 26928. Joseph is buried at Austwick Church Cemetery.

When?

1916

Where?

Hartlepool

Contributor

John Johnson

Collection Day

06/04/2019 Williton Pavilion

This item was submitted on July 3, 2019