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We remember John Henry
We remember John Henry
Timeline
Timeline
1914
enlistment
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11th November 1914
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
3/5421
Gordon Highlanders
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1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8667129
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Henry |
| Source | 1839359 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/5421 | Gordon Highlanders | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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J Henry's HeadstoneCorporal J Henry, 3/5421 is buried in Gordon Cemetery, Mametz, Somme.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| J Henry's Headstone | John72644 |
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