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We remember Harry Penn
We remember Harry Penn
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1915
enlistment
Nuneaton
United Kingdom
Source:6625339
19th November 1915
service
British Army
Private
24671
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:3468370
service
British Army
Private
24671
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/8th Batt
Source:6625334
1918
death
War Related Sickness
In Dec 1917 Harry was gassed on Dec 19th diagnosed with gas poisoning and T.B. Attributed to war service...but no fault of the service!
norton, northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:7167275
Source:6625339
17th February 1918
burial
Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:7167275
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Penn |
| Source | 3468370 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24671 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 24671 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/8th Batt | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Penn | mother | ||
| George Penn | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-19 | 5'11" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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2nd/8th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd/8th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kim28246 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kim28246 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kim28246 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kim28246 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Kim28246 | |
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 |
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