Personal Details
Born: 27 February 1894 in Ash, Shropshire.
Family: He was the second of four children born to Robert Beckett, a farm waggoner, and Clara Beckett. The 1939 Register shows Joseph as single, we are unable to find a subsequent marriage for him.
Residence: In 1901 the family were living at Vicarage Lane, Ash Magna, Whitchurch, Shropshire; ten years later they were at 2 Ashwood Lane, Whitchurch. In 1939 Joseph was living at 25 Ash Magna, Whitchurch with his sister Maria.
Employment: Farm labourer
Died: June 1952 in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Other Information: Birth record indicates a second christian name – Thomas.
Military Details
Regiment: King’s Shropshire Light Infantry
Rank: Private
Service Number: 18693
Date of Enlistment: 29 July 1915
Date of Discharge: 4 September 1915
Reason for Discharge: Unlikely to become an efficient soldier
Medals and Awards: None awarded