posted on 2024-02-23, 18:03authored byGreat War Archive Project Team
One of five brothers, the sons of Arthur and Mary Perry from Tean in Staffordshire. They were my great-uncles. All served in the Great War. Edmund (Ted) was the only one who survived.
Lance Corporal Joseph Perry 12300, served in the 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, died 13/11/1916 aged 20yrs and is commerated on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C.
Editor's Comment: The 2nd Bn. Highland Light Infantry, part of the 2nd Division, launched an attack on the 13th November 1916 on the first day of the Battle of the Ancre, the final phase of the Battle of the Somme.
History
Identifier
4422.jpg|
GWA_3016_Joseph_Perry.jpg|
Subject
Perry, Joseph
Date
1915 - 1916
Date Created
01/01/1915
Temporal Coverage
31/12/1916
Source
Photograph
Medium
Photographic paper
Type
Photograph
Contributor
Richard Marshall | Angela Wilson
Rights
The Great War Archive, University of Oxford / Primary Contributor