Private 265591 Joseph Henry Wright
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 14th Bn.
Theatre of War: Home (St Helens Hospital)
Previous Reg/Num: 3805, South Lancs Regiment (Res)
Age at death: 20
Date of death: 14th of April 1918
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: St Helens Cemetery - Sec 32 / Grave 202 RC
Family details:
Son of William and Mary Ellen Wright, of 82, Wilson St., St. Helens. Father William is legatee.
Census details:
1901 - 3 years old Joseph H is living at 82 Wilson Street, St Helens with parents William (32), Mary E (29) and three siblings: Mary E (9), William (7), Sarah S (7 Mths). Sister-in-law to William - Elizabeth A Wright (19) is also at the address. 1911 - Sees 13 years old schoolboy Joseph still living at 82 Wilson Street, St Helens with parents William (42), Mary Ellen (39) and six siblings: Mary Ellen (19), William Ellen (17), Henry (7), George (5), Ada (2), Jane (2 mths).
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[caption]The headstone of Private Joseph Henry Wright at St Helens Cemetery.
(Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]
