Joseph R. Berryman (1896-1915)
Sacriston man served with 8th DLI
Joseph R. Berryman was born sometime in 1896 to Margaret Berryman. He had an older sister, Annie, and two younger brothers; George and John. He enlisted with the Durham Light Infantry, and landed in France on 19 April 1915. He was killed just over two months later on 26 June 1915. This was reported in the Chester-le-Street Chronicle, in their edition of 24 September 1915.
Civil Parish: Witton Gilbert
Birth date: 1896
Death date: 26-Jun-1915
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: Mavins Buildings, Sacriston
Organisation membership: 1st/8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
Regimental number: 2293
Employment: Coal Mine Driver (1911 Census)
Family: Mother: Margaret Berryman (widow) (1911 Census)
Sister: Annie Berryman
Brother: George Berryman, John Berryman
Military service:
1st/8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
Private
Disembarked: France, 19 April 1915
Killed In Action: 26 June 1915
Medal(s): 1915 Star
Victory Medal
British War Medal
Memorial(s): Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium
Saint Peter’s Church, Front Street, Sacriston, plaque (now at Working Men’s Club)
Sacriston Institute, Front Street, Sacriston, roll of honour to the fallen (now at Fulforth Centre)
Sacriston Working Men’s Club, roll of honour
Gender: Male
Contributed by Sacriston Heritage Group | Durham County Record Office. Jack Mulligan, Lewis Cooper and Daniel Hyatt