14888 joseph william haigh

[mack]

14888 joseph William haigh
24th manchesters
32 Cromwell st,oldham
wife clara
hawker
discharge 7-12-15 with TB
died 1-5-16
age 32
Royton cemetery.50.4736

[Tim Bell]

Pte 14888 Joseph William Haigh
Pte Haigh had been a Greengrocer / Hawker when he enlisted in 24th (Oldham Comrades) Bttn on 2/1/1915.  He was transferred to 27th Reserve Bttn on 12/8/1915 and solely served at Home.
Joseph was discharged unfit at Prees Heath, with a Pension on 7/12/1915.  He had TB deptermined on Appeal as aggravated by exposure on active service.
Joseph died at home from Pulmonary TB due to Active Service in 1/5/1916, aged 36. Reg Oldham Q2 1916 8d/741. Royton cemetery.50.4736.
Widow Clara and six surviving children received a Pension at 32 Cromwell St, Oldham.
DC confirms.

[Tim Bell]

We need to see if there is a headstone on Joseph Haigh's grave in Royton Cemetery and review the condition of any inscription.

[mack]

last burial in the grave 1943

[Tim Bell]

The burial had no marking.  Royton RBL have added a stone marker & a temporary plaque with Joseph's service details.

[Tim Bell]

Joseph Haigh's commemoration was accepted today and entered in the UKBOR.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75470139/joseph-william-haigh/

[Tim Bell]

Joseph Haig's headstone has been erected at Royton