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We remember Henry Edward C Mercer
We remember Henry Edward C Mercer
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1898
sibling
Rosetta Jane Mercer
Source:8778304
1898
1901
location
51 John Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8778304
1901
1911
location
51 John Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9311586
1911
service
British Army
Private
200373
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd/4th Bn.
Source:8717476
location
Glendale, Hilda Rd., Sheerness East.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717476
1917
death
Killed in Action
Buried Talana Farm Cemetery III K 15 Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:6190613
11th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
III. K. 15.
Source:8717476
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 John Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 51 John Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Glendale, Hilda Rd., Sheerness East. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200373 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd/4th Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence L Whitehead | mother | ||
| Edward E Mercer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Jane Mercer | sister | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Henry E C Mercer - known as HarryHarry Mercer in uniform sitting for portrait. Kindly supplied by Ann Wadge his Great Niece
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Henry E C Mercer - Harry in 202nd Infantry BrigadeHarry in 202nd Infantry Brigade, Harry is clearly visible on the right marching. Kindly supplied by Ann Wadge, his Great NieceContributed by:
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Henry E C Mercer and FamilyPictured are Harry, his Parents: Ernest Edward/Florence Louisa Mercer, his sisters and baby Ron who was born 1 August 1914. Kindly supplied by Ann Wadge his Great Niece.Contributed by:
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Henry E C Mercer - 3 Generation PhotoCharles/ Jane Whitehead -Grandparents - Occ: Lawyer. Florence/ Charles Mercer - Parents - Occ: Blacksmith plus Harry, Eva/ Rosetta - Sisters . (Rosetta also volunteered during WWI although not yet on LOTFWW) Kindly supplied by Ann Wadge his Great NieceContributed by:
Tracey528
Communities
Communities
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Boxley Parish War Memorial WWIMore about Boxley Parish War Memorial WWI
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Maidstone Grammer School, KentMore about Maidstone Grammer School, Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Tracey528 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Tracey528 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bearsted33934 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| MGS Fallen WW1 for Henry Edward Mercer | Bearsted33934 | |
| Boxley Parish Volunteers 1914 - 1918 World War I for Henry Edward Mercer | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry E C Mercer - known as Harry | Tracey528 | |
| Henry E C Mercer - Harry in 202nd Infantry Brigade | Tracey528 | |
| Henry E C Mercer and Family | Tracey528 | |
| Henry E C Mercer - 3 Generation Photo | Tracey528 |
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