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We remember Harry Morgan
We remember Harry Morgan
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
William Morgan
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1892
1914
enlistment
Shrewsbury
United Kingdom
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8th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12932
The Kings Own Shropshire Light Infantry
6th Battalion (Shropshire Pals)
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8th September 1914 - 31st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
12932
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:3117457
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds in the field hospital at Colincamps after fighting the Battle of the Somme July 1916
Colincamps
France
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31st July 1916
burial
Colincamps near Albert France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Morgan |
| Source | 3117457 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12932 | Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 12932 | The Kings Own Shropshire Light Infantry | 6th Battalion (Shropshire Pals) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Morgan | mother | ||
| Arthur Morgan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Morgan | brother | 1892 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Private Harry Morgan 6th Battalion KSLIHarry Morgan in the centre. Harry as a new volunteer in 1924, has yet to be issued with his service uniform. Instead he wears the 'Kitchener Blue' drill uniform issued to new recruits because of the shortage of uniforms.
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Harry Morgan basic training at Pirbright Camp 1914Harry Morgan at Pirbright Camp England undergoing basic training in 1914. Harry is on the far right of the photograph. His brother Bill is second from the left.Contributed by:
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Army form B104 notification of deathThis was the original notification that Harry had diedContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Wellington Urban and Rural - Shropshire - Research RequiredMore about Wellington Urban and Rural - Shropshire - Research Required
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Harry Morgan 6th Battalion KSLI | Anthony43355 | |
| Harry Morgan's grave | Anthony43355 | |
| Harry Morgan basic training at Pirbright Camp 1914 | Anthony43355 | |
| Army form B104 notification of death | Anthony43355 |
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