Remembered
On This Day, 7 November 1914
Joseph Claudius Descotes was killed in action on this day in 1914
Joseph was born at Chauffailles, Saône-et-Loire on 7th January 1893. He was living at 33, Quai du Bassin, Roanne, Loire at the time of his enlistment.
Due to embark on his compulsory military service in the October 1914 intake, he was called into service early and was enlisted into the army on 3 August 1914.
Within a couple of months, Joseph had been promoted to Soldat 1er Cl. and found himself serving on the frontline in Picardy and Lorraine.
Joseph was killed in action at Xaffévillers , Vosges on 7 November 1914.
He has no known grave. but is commemorated on Le Monument aux Morts in Roanne.
663 Sdt. Claudius Joseph Descotes, 16e R.I.
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