Hi Sergeant Joseph Wills 1419678 RASC died in 1944 and is buried in Beirut Cemetery. Apart from the listing in the CWGC I can't find anything else about him. I know he was from Devon, the son.of the late William Wills and Anna Maria Potter and he married Marie Elizabeth Stacey but I know nothing else. Findagrave doesn't have a photo of his grave either. Does anybody have any information about his service? Thanks Darin (Newcastle upon Tyne, England).
For a headstone photo try contacting forum member Bucklt via his website Contact - asia war graves It'd be helpful if you linked the CWGC page in correspondence to him. Casualty Sergeant WILLS, JOSEPH Service Number T/1419678 Died 25/04/1944 Aged 41 Royal Army Service Corps Son of William and Hannah Maria Wills; husband of Marie Elizabeth Wills, of Broad Clyst, Devon. Buried at BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY Location: Lebanese Republic Number of casualties: 1179 Cemetery/memorial reference: 7. C. 4. Also apply to MOD for copy service records, these will help you find out more about his service. Request records of deceased service personnel Good luck with your research.
Serjeant WILLS, JOSEPH Service Number T/1419678 Died 25/04/1944 Aged 41 Royal Army Service Corps Son of William and Hannah Maria Wills; husband of Marie Elizabeth Wills, of Broad Clyst, Devon. INSCRIPTION ALWAYS LOVED AND REMEMBERED BY MARIE AND CHILDREN BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY
Joseph Wills is my wife's (soon to be) aunt's family. Joseph was her grandad's brother. Thanks for your suggestions and help
Name: Joseph Wills Registration Date: Jan-Feb-Mar 1930 Registration district: Exeter Inferred County: Devon Spouse: Marie E Stacey 1939 REGISTER TRANSCRIPTION The Centre, Broadclyst, St Thomas R.D., Devon NAME - DOB - OCCUPATION Joseph Wills - 12 Feb 1903 - Aerodrome Grounds Man Marie E Wills - 22 May 1900 - Unpaid Domestic Duties Sorry, this record is officially closed. Sorry, this record is officially closed. Sorry, this record is officially closed.
Hi Darin, Just stumbled across this post and wondered how you got on since last year? The link below will take you to the Wargraves Photographic Site where you can purchase a copy of Joseph's headstone. Photograph of the final resting place of WILLS, JOSEPH - The War Graves Photographic Project Regards Bruneval