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We remember Harry Manton
We remember Harry Manton
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
51 Victoria St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9367231
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Leveller - boot and shoe trade
United Kingdom
Source:9367233
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Federation Ave., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9367233
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
shoehand
Crompton Boot Manufacturers
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9367216
1915
1915
enlistment
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9367227
1915
1915
marriage
Florence Mary Bates
Source:9367235
1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9367216
May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in the head
Hospital/Institution
Source:9367216
10th May 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9367216
July 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Seriously gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9367216
19th September 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
131439
Royal Field Artillery
"A" Bty. 117th Bde.
Source:7228519
1918
death
Died of wounds
Seriously gassed 19th September and died in Rouen Hospital eight days later.
Rouen
France
Source:7228519
Source:9367216
27th September 1918
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
R. II. N. 15
Source:7228519
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Manton |
| Source | 2910816 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Federation Ave., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 51 Victoria St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 131439 | Royal Field Artillery | "A" Bty. 117th Bde. | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Manton | mother | ||
| Charles Manton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Mary Bates | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-MaritimeSt.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where Harry Manton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-MaritimeSt.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where Harry Manton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-MaritimeSt.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where Harry Manton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, FranceMore about St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
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Desborough Cemetery, NorthamptonshireMore about Desborough Cemetery, Northamptonshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Admission Register Desborough Board Infants School | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Charles Hadyn Manton | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, FRANCE | Liz37211 | |
| Private Harry Manton | Liz37211 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime | Vincent96527 |
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