Private Joseph "Joss" Wharton
09 Mar 1901 - 1979
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Joseph Wharton
Biography
Known as Joss he married Lillie Bell in 1932.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stobswood Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
GDPI 108/1
Occupation
Miner and ex soldier
Address
27, Front Street, Stobswood, Northumberland
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Joss Wharton was an ex soldier and a miner. A bit of a rebel often in trouble. Was a capable boxer which helped with his general hell raising.
Related to the Trench brothers in the Patrol by marriage. His wife Lillian died fairly young and his daughter was brought up by the Trench's. Mary Wharton used to sit on Anthony Quayle's knee as a child and would mention it every time he appeared on television.
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Anthony Quayle autograph
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Jo Wharton's Letter from Anthony Quayle
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Joseph Wharton
References
Alan McKenzie
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Brian McMurray