| Forename | Joseph |
|---|---|
| Surname | Gaskell |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Leigh |
| Age | 23 |
| Address | 8a Kirkhall Lane |
| Parents' Address | As above |
| Township | Leigh |
| Rank | Private |
| Occupation or place of work | Offices at Parsonage Colliery |
| Regiment | Royal Army Ordnance Corps |
| Day of Death | 17 |
| Month of Death | June |
| Year of Death | 1940 |
| Cause of Death | Lost at sea |
| Place of Burial | Dunkirk Memorial |
| Regiment Number | 7616967 |
| Name of War | Second World War |
| Location | |
| Additional Information | Lost in the sinking of the ship 'Lancastria' which was attempting to evacuate over 9000 troops and civilians from France. Son of Harry and Mary LJ 19/9/41 |