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We remember Harry Norris
We remember Harry Norris
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1907
marriage
Dorothy Louise Andrews
Source:8070007
1907
1908
children
Dorothy Elizabeth Louise Norris
Source:8070007
1908
1911
employment
Railway Clerk
London
United Kingdom
Source:8070007
1911 - 1914
1912
children
Evelyn May Norris
Source:8070007
1912
1914
children
Harry William Albert Norris
Source:8070007
1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
2491
County of London
15th
Source:8070011
17th March 1915 - 11th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:8070010
11th May 1915
service
British Army
Private
2491
London Regiment
1/15 lond Battalion
Source:3282558
1915
death
Killed in Action
Battalion War Diary: "FESTUBERT: MAY 11 Heavy bombardment by our artillery as 1AM. No reply by enemy. Fairly quiet throughout day. FWP [Battalion Adj Captain Parish] 1 man killed. 1 man wounded."
Festubert
France
Source:8070008
11th May 1915
burial
Festubert
France
1.C.18
Source:8070010
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Norris |
| Source | 3282558 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2491 | County of London | 15th | Private | |
| British Army | 2491 | London Regiment | 1/15 lond Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Elizabeth Louise Norris | daughter | 1908 | |
| Evelyn May Norris | daughter | 1912 | |
| Harry William Albert Norris | son | 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Louise Andrews | wife | 1907 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)More about 15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)
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Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)More about Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC entry for Pte H Norris 2491 | Michael40130 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC Pte H Norris 15th County of London | Michael40130 | |
| CSR Cap Badge | Michael40130 |
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