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We remember Harry Norton
We remember Harry Norton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Herbert Norton
Source:6982386
26th August 1886
1889
sibling
Willie Norton
Source:6982386
1889
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6976783
April 1901
1901
location
11A Gathorne St, Leeds
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6976783
April 1901
1911
employment
Dripping Manufacture Assistant
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6976786
1st April 1911
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6976786
April 1911
1911
location
44, Primrose Rd, Beckett St, Leeds
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6976786
April 1911
1913
dates
Age 18
Source:6976793
13th October 1913
1913
employment
Saddler (Shoe Trade)
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6976793
13th October 1913
1913
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6976793
13th October 1913
1913
service
British Army
Rifleman
1835
West Yorkshire
7th Btn,
Source:6976793
13th October 1913 - 24th December 1916
1913
service
British Army
Rifleman
1835
West Yorkshire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:6976793
13th October 1913
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6976793
15th April 1915 - 19th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
L. Inguinal Abscess and Impetigo
Hospital/Institution
Source:6976793
14th September 1916 - 16th October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6976793
9th December 1916 - 9th October 1917
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
6014
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:6976793
24th December 1916 - 6th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
202907
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:6976793
6th August 1917 - 9th October 1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
202907
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7402529
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7402529
Source:6976799
9th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7402529
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Norton |
| Source | 3287383 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Gathorne St, Leeds | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1901 | |
| 44, Primrose Rd, Beckett St, Leeds | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1835 | West Yorkshire | 7th Btn, | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 1835 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 6014 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 202907 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 202907 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Norton nee Marshall | mother | ||
| Lewis Norton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Norton | brother | 26th August 1886 | |
| Willie Norton | brother | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-10-13 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Record | Vivien8105 | |
| 1901 census | Vivien8105 | |
| 1911 Census | Vivien8105 | |
| War Record of Harry Norton | Vivien8105 | |
| Death details | Vivien8105 | |
| CWGC Casualty Details | Vivien8105 | |
| Marriage of Martha Norton to John Carlton | Vivien8105 | |
| 1891 census | Vivien8105 | |
| 1/7th Leeds Rifles information | Vivien8105 | |
| Battle of Poelcapelle 9/10/1917 | Vivien8105 | |
| Battle fields fought by the West Yorkshire Regiment | Vivien8105 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tyne Cot Memorial | Vivien8105 |
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