Corporal Joseph Henry "Joe" Northcott
12 Jul 1893 - 25 Feb 1976
Biography
Northcott was the Corporal of Pelynt Patrol Cornwall.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelynt Patrol | Patrol Corporal | 26 Jan 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WBGG 34/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
January 1942
Occupation
Farm labourer
Address
Jubilee Hill, Pelynt, Cornwall
Other information
The son of Henry and Rhoda, he married Violet Ede in 1935.
Known as Joe he served in the Middle East in WW1 in Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry as Private 2599 then 200786. He recalled he was one of the first troops to enter Jerusalem. He was awarded the Victory and British medals.
Known as a poacher, Mrs Nichols, from the Jubilee Inn asked him for some rabbits. He returned having poached them from her own field and promptly sold them back to her.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
John Joliffe