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Cpl. Joseph Albert Picton
British Army No 25 Coastal Fire Command Royal Garrison Artillery
from:35 Evans Street, Treharris
Joseph Picton joined up age 34 years, 29 days in 1915, he originally hailed from Latchford, Lancashire. When he signed up he was a coal miner at Deep Navigation Colliery, Treharris, Mid-Glamorgan and was previously a grocer's shop owner at Blaenau Ffestiniog North Wales, who lost his business after extending credit to striking slate miners.
After he enlisted he was billetted with Mrs Evans, Lily Dale, Marine Road, Old Colwyn in North Wales during training operations. He returned safely from WW1 where his name is listed on roll of honour in St Mathias Church, Treharris. I do not know anything of his military service at this stage, but would love to know more.
