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Joe Croza

Joe Croza

Born:
1891
Died:
1963

Basic Information

Unique reference:
CRO6929
Gender:
Male

Birth

Date of birth:
1891
Place of birth:
Poland

Death

Date of death:
1963
Place of death:
Leeds

Places

Addresses

Army pension records:
7 Ramsden Terrace Leeds (1919)

According to family legend, Joe fought in France and was gassed, and whilst home recovering met his future wife Rebecca.

His nephew remembers Joe used to cough a lot, but he was always a lot of fun when he was looking after him and his siblings.

Family

Spouse

Rebecca Croza (female)
Other surname / Maiden name:
Hurvitz
Place of marriage:
Leeds, 1918

Military Record

Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
622110, 2779
Date discharged/death:
21 April 1919
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
Labour Corps
Regiment:
Royal Fusiliers
Battalion/unit:
39th Battalion (Judeans)
Posting:
Joe caught Malaria whilst serving in the Middle East and was provided with an army pension because of this

Other Occupations

Type of employment:
Tailor's presser
Organisation:
Mr Hernberg, 40 Rockingham Street, Leeds

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