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We remember Harry Drury
We remember Harry Drury
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Walter Drury
Source:6658099
1887
1889
1901
location
Shepherd's Cottage, Hatfield Peverel, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6658099
1901
1911
employment
builder's labourer
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6658106
1911
1914
employment
Machinist
Source:6658081
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6658081
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
T2/016710
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6658081
3rd September 1914 - 10th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
T2/016710
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6658081
11th October 1914 - 16th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
T2/016710
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6658081
17th December 1914 - 23rd June 1916
1915
marriage
Winnie Ella Sayer
Source:6658097
8th June 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6968967
1st November 1915 - 27th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:6968964
23rd June 1916
employment
Water diviner and Artesian well borer
Self-employed
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6968968
1936
death
Harry had contracted tuberculosis whilst posted at Salonika. As a result he suffered from lung problems for the rest of his life. The causes of his death were recorded as heart failure and pleurisy.
Hatfield Peverel, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6971462
4th July 1936
burial
Hatfield Peverel, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6971470
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Drury |
| Source | 1700483 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Cottage, Hatfield Peverel, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T2/016710 | Royal Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | T2/016710 | Royal Army Service Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | T2/016710 | Royal Army Service Corps | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Mynett | mother | ||
| Samuel Drury | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Drury | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie Ella Sayer | wife | 8th June 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 0" |
Media
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Harry Drury in Army uniformHarry Drury in uniform at an unknown location.
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Original birth certificate for Harry Drury.Original birth certificate for Harry Drury, issued to proved that he was old enough to start work.Contributed by:
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Original marriage certificate for Harry DruryRecord of the marriage of Harry Drury and Winnie Ella Sayer at Thetford Register Office.Contributed by:
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Harry Drury and brother Walter WilliamHarry (right) is shown with his brother Walter William in uniform when both were territorial volunteers attached to the Essex Regiment. There is no date.Contributed by:
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Harry Drury and WinStudio portrait of Harry and his wife Win (Winnie Ella Sayer), undated.Contributed by:
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Harry Drury during War ServiceAn undated photo showing Harry in uniform mounted on a horse.Contributed by:
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Two photographs of breaking in horsesHarry Drury is not identifiable in these photos, neither is the location known, but must have been among this party for the photos to have remained in the family.Contributed by:
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Hospitalisation in MaltaTop is one of several postcards that Harry brought home from his stay at Intarfa Hospital, Malta. He was evacuated there after contracting tuberculosis in 1916. In the group photo Harry is identified in the caption.Contributed by:
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Postcard of the SS Carisbrook CastlePostcard of the SS Carisbrook Castle on which Harry Drury was repatriated following his treatment and partial recovery at Intarfa Hospital, Malta.Contributed by:
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Harry Drury with Army colleaguesA group of soldiers among which Harry Drury is seated in the middle row, second from left.Contributed by:
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Harry Drury's Army Certificate of DischargeImage of the original document, dated 23rd June 1916, stating that he is no longer fit for War Service (Para 392 (XVi) K.R. 12.Contributed by:
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Harry Drury's Army Character CertificateImage of original Army Form B. 2067 which records his personal details, describes him as "A sober hardworking and reliable man used to the care and management of horses". The back page lists where he served, with dates.Contributed by:
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Harry Drury at work post-war (1)Believed to date from the late 1920s, this shows Harry when he was working with a neighbour and friend water divining and well-boring.Contributed by:
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Harry at work post-war (2)This very grainy image was taken at the time Harry did occasional work as a postman, probably towards the end of his life.Contributed by:
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Lord Kitchener Home, Kirkley Cliff, LowestoftHarry stayed here more than once at the end of his life for convalescence after serious chest infections. On this card Harry tells his family that his bedroom is on the top floor, 76 steps up.Contributed by:
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Lord Kitchener Home Dining RoomThis card has no message. It was probably enclosed with the view of the exterior which was sent in an envelope.Contributed by:
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Letter cards sent by HarryWhilst convalescing at the Lord Kitchener Home in Lowestoft, Harry wrote home in quite some detail on the reverse of these concertina folded views of Lowestoft.Contributed by:
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Christmas card embellished "A. S. C."This was sent to Win, possibly at Christmas 1914 whilst Harry was still stationed in the UK.Contributed by:
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Headstone at Hatfield Peverel, EssexThis is the headstone on the grave of Harry and Win Drury in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church, Hatfield Peverel, Essex.Contributed by:
Rosie34501
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Rosie34501 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34501 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34501 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records | Rosie34501 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Drury in Army uniform | Rosie34501 | |
| Original birth certificate for Harry Drury. | Rosie34501 | |
| Original marriage certificate for Harry Drury | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry Drury and brother Walter William | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry Drury and Win | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry Drury during War Service | Rosie34501 | |
| Two photographs of breaking in horses | Rosie34501 | |
| Hospitalisation in Malta | Rosie34501 | |
| Postcard of the SS Carisbrook Castle | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry Drury with Army colleagues | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry Drury's Army Certificate of Discharge | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry Drury's Army Character Certificate | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry Drury at work post-war (1) | Rosie34501 | |
| Harry at work post-war (2) | Rosie34501 | |
| Lord Kitchener Home, Kirkley Cliff, Lowestoft | Rosie34501 | |
| Lord Kitchener Home Dining Room | Rosie34501 | |
| Letter cards sent by Harry | Rosie34501 | |
| Christmas card embellished "A. S. C." | Rosie34501 | |
| Headstone at Hatfield Peverel, Essex | Rosie34501 |
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