Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private Joseph Lees, 19426

Private Joseph Lees, 19426

Private Joseph Lees, 19426
King's Shropshire Light Infantry 7th Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Private Joseph Lees, of the Shropshire Light Infantry, was killed in action on July 14. He was 22 years of age, and resided with his parents at 15 Carnarvon Street, Hollinwood,

Lees joined the army in November 1915, and went out to the front on June 1st. He was formerly a piecer at the Hollinwood Spinning Co.'s mill, and was connected with St. John's United Methodist school, his parents being well-known Hollinwood people. "

CWGC

Private, 19426
Date of Death:14/07/1916
Age:22
King's Shropshire Light Infantry 7th Bn.
Pier and Face 12 A and 12 D.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lees, of 15, Carnarvon St., Hollinwood, Lancs

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