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Rifleman WILLIAM JOY

Service Number: S/2169
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Rifle Brigade

12th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 19 January 1915

Age 26 years old

Buried or commemorated at

WEST BROMWICH CEMETERY

U. 6970.

United Kingdom

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Thomas and Mary Joy, of 44, Hill Top, West Bromwich.
  • Personal Inscription WE LOVED HIM WELL BUT GOD LOVED HIM BEST
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Buried or commemorated at

WEST BROMWICH CEMETERY
Staffordshire United Kingdom
Number of casualties: 115
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