Joseph William Stones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1892 Crook, County Durham |
| Died | 18 January 1917 (aged 24) near Arras, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit | Durham Light Infantry |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
Lance Sergeant Joseph William Stones (1892 – 18 January 1917) was a British soldier during the First World War who was executed for cowardice. He later became the first Briton so executed to have his name added to a war memorial.