Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 1916

Corporal Joe Lord (Royal Engineers)

It was with much sorrow that the news of the death of Cpl Joe Lord, of the Royal Engineers, Moor Road, was learned during the weekend. His brother and sisters had before received news that he had been severely wounded on July 1 ‘somewhere in France’, and that he was lying dangerously ill in some hospital there.

Since then, although it was hoped by the officer who wrote to his sister that his “splendidly strong constitution and strong will power” would pull him through, official notice has been received from the War office that he has succumbed to wounds.

His officer, Lt E Jackson, of the West Riding Field Company, Royal Engineers, writes to his sister an appreciative and sympathetic letter, as follows:

“Dear Miss Lord,

I have to inform you that your noble brother, Corporal Lord, was wounded in action July 1. His injuries were somewhat severe, but I trust that his splendidly strong constitution and strong willpower will pull him through.

Without a murmur he bore his terrible pain, and was very cheery right up to being sent away to hospital. He was wounded in the legs and arm.

His brother, Albert, is quite well, and I sincerely hope that by the time you received a short note that Joe will be well on the way towards recovery. Excuse such a short note,

but believe me,

yours sincerely

E Jackson,

Lt. W.R. Phil Cole, R.E., B.E.F.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank:2nd Corporal
Service No:1494
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:21
Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers 2nd/1st Field Coy. (West Riding)
Grave Reference:III. B. 13.
Cemetery:WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Additional Information:
Son of William and Emma Lord, of Wath-on-Dearne, nr. Rotherham.