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222371 Pte. Joseph Cork British Army 19th Btn. Durham Light Infantry from:10 Henry Street, Hartlepool (d.17th Oct 1917) Joseph Cork died aged 20 of gunshot wounds to the chest, abdomen, legs and arms inflicted at Guillemont Farm on 21st August 1917. He was picked up by 107th Field Ambulance and delivered to 55th Field Hospital where they amputated his badly shot right leg. On October 6th 1917 he sailed to England on the O.C. Ship M.S. and was taken to Huddersfield War Hospital where he was admitted to Ward 22 on 10th October 1917. He died on 17th October at 6 am. His personal belongings were sent home to Hannah and Joseph Cork. These were his cap badge, "The Holy War" pamphlet, belt, "Travellers Book", prayer book, spectacles in case, Pay Book A.B. 64, two identification discs, two French coins, an oil can and a knife. He was buried in West View Cemetary, Hartlepool. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**