Joseph firth 22326

[lyndal]

Hi, I'm new here, I know something of my great uncle, pvt Joseph Firth 22326, killed on the Somme 1916. I have no photos of him or anything else. Dies anyone have any more details, please?

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Hello & welcome, here are a few bits you might not have regarding your Joseph Firth.

1911 at 2 Meyer View Eccles New Rd Salford.
Joseph Firth 44
Ruth Firth 44
Thomas Firth 22
Elisha Firth 20
Joseph Firth 18
Charles Henry Firth 15
Fred Firth 13



Originally born in Manchester and baptised at Christ church, Bradford, Manchester. 





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His father was given a ward gratuity



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You can get a copy of his will for just £1.50 ( It is a PDF download) Click here to get a copy of Joseph Firth's will

He also served with the Lancashire fusiliers.



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CWGC link

Three of his brothers also served ww1

Absent Voter: 1918 South Division, Salford, Lancs.
Frederick Page -
Qualifying Premises: 3 Meyer View
Polling District: S.Q.
Description of Service: 12181 Pte., 1/5 South Lancs.
Register: Absent Voters List 1918, Entry 7495

Absent Voter: 1918 South Division, Salford, Lancs.
Charles Henry Firth -
Qualifying Premises: 2 Meyer View
Polling District: S.Q.
Description of Service: 5390 Lce.-Cpl., 10th L. Fus.
Register: Absent Voters List 1918, Entry 7496

Absent Voter: 1918 South Division, Salford, Lancs.
Thomas Firth -
Qualifying Premises: 116 West Park Street
Polling District: S.L.
Description of Service: 19984 Sgt., 18 Lancs. Fus.
Register: Absent Voters List 1918, Entry 4368

Ben

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These are Fred Firth records in the POW camp.



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Ben