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We remember Harry Degg
We remember Harry Degg
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Samuel John Degg
Source:9191701
1876
1878
sibling
Frederick John Degg
Source:9191701
1878
1884
1901
employment
Gen Farm Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9191701
1901
1901
location
Main Street, Barton under Needwood, Staffs
United Kingdom
Source:9191701
1901
1915
employment
Roadman
United Kingdom
Source:9191670
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9191670
11th December 1915
service
British Army
Private
6707
North Staffordshire Regiment
Source:1163456
service
British Army
Private
202489
North Staffordshire Regiment
1st/5th
Source:7064951
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7064951
Source:9191670
2nd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
2. B. 2.
Source:7064951
sibling
Mary Cooper
Source:9191670
sibling
Hannah Walker
Source:9191670
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Degg |
| Source | 1163456 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Barton under Needwood, Staffs | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6707 | North Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 202489 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 1st/5th | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | mother | ||
| Samuel Degg | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cooper | sister | ||
| Hannah Walker | sister | ||
| Samuel John Degg | brother | 1876 | |
| Frederick John Degg | brother | 1878 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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War Memorial in Barton Under NeedwoodPrivate Harry Degg is commemorated on the War Memorial in Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire. (image 06/2015)
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InscriptionPrivate Harry Degg is commemorated on the War Memorial in Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire. (image 06/2015)Contributed by:
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War Memorial in St James' Parish ChurchPrivate Harry Degg is also commemorated on the War Memorial in St James' Parish Church in Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire. (image 06/2015)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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St James, Barton Under Needwood, StaffordshireMore about St James, Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire
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Barton Under Needwood War Memorial in StaffordshireMore about Barton Under Needwood War Memorial in Staffordshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial in Barton Under Needwood | DR117137 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 | |
| War Memorial in St James' Parish Church | DR117137 |
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