PTE. J.A. LATHAM

FIRST NAMES: Joseph Arthur

NUMBER: 101913

RANK: Private

UNIT: SOmerset Light Infantry

DOB:1918

STATUS: Died of Wounds

DATE OF DEATH: 22nd May 1946

WHERE BURIED: Northallerton Cemetery

MEDALS: 1939-45 Star, Victory Medal, Defence Medal


Joseph Latham was born in 1918 and was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Latham and the husband of Joan Latham of Northallerton.

On the outbreak of war Joseph joined the Somerset Light Infantry. On the 22nd May 1946 he died, aged 28, from wounds received during the war.

Joseph Latham lies buried in Northallerton Cemetery in a Commonwealth War Grave.