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We remember Harry Prior
We remember Harry Prior
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Charles Prior
Source:6188846
1874
1876
sibling
George Prior
Source:6188846
1876
1878
sibling
Lily D Prior
Source:6188846
1878
1885
sibling
Beatrice
Source:6188846
1885
1887
1890
sibling
Eunice Kate Prior
Source:6188869
December 1890
1891
location
Boxam Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6188846
5th April 1891
1901
location
3 Manor Road, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6188869
31st March 1901
1905
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:6188642
9th November 1905
1905
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6188647
9th November 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Depot
Source:6188642
9th November 1905 - 12th April 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1st Batallion
Source:6188642
12th April 1906 - 26th September 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2nd Batallion
Source:6188642
26th September 1906 - 19th January 1907
1906
theatres
South West Africa :5b
Source:6188642
26th September 1906 - 10th October 1907
1907
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2nd Batallion
Source:6188642
19th January 1907 - 4th February 1908
1908
service
British Army
Corporal
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2nd Batallion
Source:6188642
4th February 1908
1911
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2nd Batallion
Source:6188642
21st January 1911 - 11th April 1912
1911
location
Ghorpuri Barracks Poona
India
military residence address
Source:9002656
April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2nd Batallion
Source:6188642
11th April 1912 - 22nd October 1912
1912
service
British Army
Sergeant
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1st Batallion
Source:6188642
22nd October 1912 - 19th March 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6188642
12th August 1914 - 28th October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to head. Incision made on side of head to remove shrapnel from temple. Suffers from vertigo, blindness of right eye, and lung trouble.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6188642
23rd October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
8475
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
3rd Batallion, G Company
Source:6188642
19th March 1915 - 20th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:6188642
20th April 1916
1916
location
Manor Cottage, Eartham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6188642
20th April 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Prior |
| Source | 3604270 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Manor Road, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| Boxam Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Ghorpuri Barracks Poona | India | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Manor Cottage, Eartham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 20th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Batallion | Private | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Batallion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1st Batallion | Private | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Batallion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Batallion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Batallion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1st Batallion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8475 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 3rd Batallion, G Company | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Prior | father | ||
| Sarah Fuller | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Prior | brother | 1874 | |
| Lily D Prior | sister | 1878 | |
| Beatrice | sister | 1885 | |
| George Prior | brother | 1876 | |
| Eunice Kate Prior | sister | December 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-05 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Men (and Women) of the Manhood - SelseyMore about Men (and Women) of the Manhood - Selsey
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Men (and Women) of the Manhood - SidleshamMore about Men (and Women) of the Manhood - Sidlesham
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Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 2nd BattalionMore about Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 2nd Battalion
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Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1st BattalionMore about Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| GRO Birth Registrations Index - on FreeBMD | Yvonne27542 | |
| Harry's Baptism - on Sussex Online Parish Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 Census for Harry's parents | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Harry's uncle's household - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Marriage of Harry's parents - on FamilySearch.org | Yvonne27542 |
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