Ward, Joseph
Personal Information
Rank | Pvt |
Forename(s) | Joseph |
Surname | Ward |
Gender | M |
Age | 55 |
Date of Death | 02-10-1940 |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | |
Serial Number | |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 13. Column 1. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | SP |
Panel Number | 271 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 14651 |
Service | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | Hemswell |
Trade | Ground |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
6th Btn King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. The station ORB offers no information why two Army personnel were caught up in this incident |
Born 8 February 1885 |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | - |
End Date | - |
Takeoff Station | Hemswell |
Reason for Loss | Killed when a mine, which was being transported to an aircraft, exploded prematurely. Six servicemen were killed- two from Hemswell station headquarters, two from 144 Sqn and two from the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry |