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We remember Henry Griffin
We remember Henry Griffin
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
United Kingdom
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1882
service
British Army
Private
6545
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:1470851
service
British Army
Private
6545
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Source:7463244
1915
death
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25th September 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Griffin |
| Source | 1470851 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6545 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 6545 | Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry | Private |
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Known as Harry to his familyCommemorated on his father, Thomas’ gravestone in Bladon Church graveyard. Father born 11Oct 1848 & died 6 May 1916 Harry killed whilst serving his country 25 Sep 1915, aged 33
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Baptism Certificate, 24 Dec. 1882.This is a scan of a 'True Copy' of Harry's Baptism Certificate.Contributed by:
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H.Griffin6545 in uniformA studio photograph. Note the walking stick. That and his appearance suggest this photograph was taken in the period of treatment and recuperation, following his foot injury caused by a German shell in October 1914. He returned to the trenches in July 1915 and was killed shortly after.
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H.Griffin6545 in CivviesLike the photograph of 'Harry Griffin in Uniform', this comes from memorabilia held by the family. This upload comes from a copy that was made from the original, and which is held by a niece of Harry, and a first cousin of my father.Contributed by:
Beverley160192
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| H.Griffin6545 Link to documents | Beverley160192 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Known as Harry to his family | Kim100850 | |
| Baptism Certificate, 24 Dec. 1882. | Beverley160192 | |
| H.Griffin6545 in uniform | Beverley160192 | |
| H.Griffin6545 in Civvies | Beverley160192 |
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