THE SHORT life of Harlow resident Joseph Culver as read out by Harlow councillor, Chris Vince.

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Never forget.

Private Joseph Culver, 10601 enlisted in The 2nd Battalion of The Irish Guards, which had been formed at Warley Barracks in Essex on 18 July 1915. The Battalion landed in Le Harve on 17 August 1915.

The Irish Guards fought at The Third Battle of Ypres, which commenced on 31 July 1917 lasting until 30 October. On 9 October
the British front line extended some seven miles from Poelkapelle to Broodseinde with the right flank on the slope of Passchendaele Ridge. Casualties were high on both sides.

Joseph was killed in action on 9 October 1917 aged 25 and is buried in Artillery Wood Cemetery, Boesinghe, Belgium. Plot 8, row f, grave 15. Register Index Number Bel.106.