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We remember Harry Potter
We remember Harry Potter
Duplicate of Harry Potter
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Timeline
Timeline
1874
1894
enlistment
Guildford
United Kingdom
Source:9118156
25th May 1894
1894
service
British Army
Private
4412
Queen’s (Royal West Surrey)
3rd Battalion
Source:9118156
25th May 1894
1895
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:9118156
9th January 1895 - 8th December 1906
1896
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4412
Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9118156
20th November 1896
1898
service
British Army
Private
4412
Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9118156
3rd March 1898
1903
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4412
Queen’s (Royal West Surrey)
1st Battalion
Source:9118156
18th April 1903
1905
service
British Army
Corporal
4412
Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9118156
5th December 1905
1906
service
British Army
Corporal
4412
Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:9118156
8th December 1906
1908
marriage
Agnes Turpin
Source:9118314
21st January 1908
1910
service
British Army
Sergeant
4412
Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:9118156
10th January 1910
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9118156
12th August 1914 - 17th May 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9117992
5th June 1916
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Source:9117997
26th October 1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9117997
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
L/4412
The Queen's Regiment
Source:3563670
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
849
Army Cyclist Corps
Source:3563670
burial
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9117997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Potter |
| Source | 3563670 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/4412 | The Queen's Regiment | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 849 | Army Cyclist Corps | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 4412 | Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4412 | Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 4412 | Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4412 | Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 4412 | Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 4412 | Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 4412 | Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Turpin | wife | 21st January 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-05-25 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-05-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Potter.
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Potter.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Potter.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Potter.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Potter.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Army Cyclist Corps Cap BadgeArmy Cyclist Corps Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Harry Potter.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Royal West Surrey Regiment Cap BadgeRoyal West Surrey Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Harry Potter.
Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Army Cyclist Corps Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal West Surrey Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Harry Potter
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