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RAMC profile of:

Joseph R IRESON
[Service No: 17576]

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Place or Date of Birth:	26th August 1884 in West Ilsley, Berkshire

Service Number:	17576

TF Number:

Rank:	Warrant Officer Class 2

Unit:	No 1 Ambulance Train

Attached To:

Enlistment Location:	Chelmsford, Essex

Also Served:	See below

Outcome:	Survived the war

Date Died:	22nd April 1966
Age Died:

Where Buried and/or Commemorated:	Morn Hill Cemetary, Winchester, Hampshire

Awards:	MiD; MSM

Gazette Reference:	22/6/1915; 17/6/1918

Other Information:

Joseph enlisted on 21st April 1902. He entered the war in France on 15th August 1914 with No 1 Ambulance Train. He was mentioned in despatches for his actions on 31st May 1915, and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for devotion to duty in France whilst serving with No 39 General Hospital. He was also awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, as well as the Imperial Service Medal. [Information and photograph kindly provided by Joseph's family]

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