Cpl Joseph Wolstencroft - 2nd Bn

[Tim Bell]

Cpl 476 Joseph Wolstencroft was a labourer serving in 5th VB when he enlisted on 30/05/1905.  Training with in Cork, Aldershot, Guernsey & Aldernay, Joseph served with 2nd Bn?? in S Africa in 1906 and 1st Bn in India from 1907.  Stations include Kamptee, Delhi & Jullundur.  He built an extensive disciplinary record until he completed his service and returned home on 10/03/1914.
Joseph disembarked with 2nd Bn in France on 15/08/1914 and returned home on 11/10/1914.  Returning to 2nd Bn on 11/01/1915 he was evacuated again on 06/01/1916, having been promoted to Cpl. Joseph.  Transferred to the Machine Gun Corps'34873' on 09/05/1916, Joseph returned to France on 09/07/1916 and served with 91 Coy.  He returned home again on 07/12/1917.  Joseph was discharged sick with a pension & SWB on 28/02/1917.
Joseph Wolstencroft died at 2 Museum St, Crumpsall, from chronic bright's disease and Pul TB, on 18/12/1920, aged 32.  His sister J Kay was present, resident 5 King Street, Blackpool.  The son of Joseph (Deceased) and Sarah Wolstencroft of 62 Crab Lane, Higher Blackley.
We need to find Joseph's burial.  He was CofE, so I suspect St Peter's, Blackley.
Case found and presented to IFCP by Graham Sacker

[Tim Bell]

Commemoration accepted 03/02/2024. Joseph is buried at Blackley (St. Peter) Churchyard. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75472403/joseph-wolstencroft/