Joseph Hetherington
DLI Lieutenant
Joseph Hetherington was commissioned Second Lieutenant of 16th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) on 3 December 1914. He was later posted to 10th DLI in France on 19 November 1915. He was promoted to lieutenant on 30 May 1916.
He relinquished his commission on completion of service on 1 September 1921, retaining his rank.
Sources:
Macgregor DLI officers index card, Durham County Record Office
Armed force/civilian: Army
Military service:
Second Lieutenant/ Lieutenant
16th Battalion, 8 May 1915
10th Battalion, 10 February 1916
4th Battalion, 4 March 1916
Trench Mortar Battalion, 30 May 1916
10th Battalion, 22 March 1918
promoted to temporary lieutenant, 1 July 1917
lieutenant Reserve of Officers, 21 September 1920
relinquished commission retaining rank, 1 September 1920
ceased to belong to Reserve of Officers, 16 April 1943
Medal(s): 1915 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Gender: Male
Contributed by John Sheen | Durham at War Volunteer - Candela
