Born Hull, 1880. Fourth son of Charles & Jane Tereasa Rawson (1844-1891). Son of a Hull Master Mariner.
Brother to Thomas Rawson, of Britannia Cottage, Air Street, Hull.
Married Christina Crawley, at Hull, 1907. He was employed as a Waiter at the Hotel Majestic, Harrogate.
Enlisted at Harrogate. Formerly 33731, West Yorks. Transferred to the 1/7th Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex) Regiment.
Died of wounds, 18 Aug 1917, aged 37.
Buried Belgium. His grave inscription reads, “LOVED LONG SINCE BUT LOST AWHILE”.
His army effects were left to his widow, Christina and three children, of 36, Providence Terrace, Harrogate, Yorkshire (war pension address)
| Name | Joseph Lacy Rawson |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Hull, Yorkshire, 1880. Son of Charles & Jane Tereasa Rawson |
| Death Date | 18 Aug 1917 |
| Death Place | Belgium |
| Enlistment Place | Harrogate, Yorkshire |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex) Regiment |
| Battalion | 1st 7th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | T.F.235139 |
| Type of Casualty | Died of wounds |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 33731, West Yorks. |
First name:
Joseph Lacy
Regiment:
Military Number:
235139
Rank:
Private
Date Died
18/08/1917
Place died:
BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY NO.3, BELGIUM
Age:
37
36, Providence Terrace, Harrogate, Yorkshire
Place Buried
