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Reference: D/X 1972 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: James Jose, putter at Burnhope Colliery

Covering Dates: 1914-1960s

Access: Open

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Records of James Jose, putter at Burnhope Colliery (Ref: D/X 1972/1-4)

James Jose worked as a putter at Burnhope Colliery, County Durham. Served in Durham Light Infantry during the First World War, going to France in October 1915; taken prisoner of war; attained rank of Corporal; regimental number 23718; medal index card available on Ancestry

Ref: D/X 1972/1

First World War roll of honour of the men who served in His Majesty's Forces from Burnhope and South Pontop Collieries, County Durham, and Preston Colliery, Northumberland; inscribed with James Jose's name; begins with a roll of honour of the men who died serving their country; continues with the names of all men who served, organised by colliery, provides information about area of the forces served with for example, regiment or boat, and any notes such as service abroad, if wounded or taken prisoner, medals received; produced by U.A. Ritson & Sons, Limited, colliery owners, n.d. [post 1918]
(1 volume, printed)

Ref: D/X 1972/2

Durham Miners' Association Pioneer's Diploma awarded to J.L. Jose to commemorate 50 years of membership, n.d.
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/X 1972/3

Forty years service medal to the National Union of Miners, Durham Area, belonging to James Jose, n.d.
(1 medal)

Ref: D/X 1972/4

Portrait photograph of Lance Corporal James Jose in military uniform, Durham Light Infantry insignia can be seen on the shoulders, c.1914-1918
(1 photograph, 8.5cm x 13.5cm, sepia)



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