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We remember Harry Brunton Scuffham
We remember Harry Brunton Scuffham
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Elizabeth A Scuffham
Source:6997229
1881
1881
location
High Street, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6997229
1881
1883
sibling
Ethel Annie Scuffham
Source:8476931
1883
1885
sibling
John Tom Scuffham
Source:8476915
1885
1888
sibling
Jas E Scuffham
Source:8476915
1888
1890
sibling
Madeline Scuffham
Source:8476915
1890
1891
location
Wath Road, Swinton, Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8476915
1891
1893
sibling
Joseph Fillingham Scuffham
Source:8476916
1893
1894
sibling
Sarah Scuffham
Source:6997223
1894
1896
1899
sibling
Doris Scuffham
Source:6997223
1899
1901
location
Fleming Street, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6997223
1901
1911
location
23 Westgate, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6997230
1911
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6997224
18th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M2/033842
Army Service Corps
Source:6997224
18th January 1915
1915
employment
Motor Lorry Driver
Source:6997224
1915
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:6997222
Source:8476912
17th April 1917
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:6997222
1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8476912
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Brunton |
| Initials | HB |
| Last Name | Scuffham |
| Source | 6997222 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Westgate, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Fleming Street, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| High Street, Holbeach, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Wath Road, Swinton, Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/033842 | Army Service Corps | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Fillingham | mother | ||
| James William Scuffham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth A Scuffham | sister | 1881 | |
| John Tom Scuffham | brother | 1885 | |
| Jas E Scuffham | brother | 1888 | |
| Madeline Scuffham | sister | 1890 | |
| Sarah Scuffham | sister | 1894 | |
| Doris Scuffham | sister | 1899 | |
| Joseph Fillingham Scuffham | brother | 1893 | |
| Ethel Annie Scuffham | sister | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Harry Scuffham from Barnsley ChronicleYoung man in uniform with googles over his cap. From Barnsley Chronicle 5 May 1917.
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Death notice from Barnsley ChronicleA newspaper cutting of a death notice for Harry Scuffham. From the Barnsley Chronicle 28 April 1917.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parishMore about Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parish
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Barnsley - Men who fell in the Arras Offensive 1917More about Barnsley - Men who fell in the Arras Offensive 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Transcription for Barnsley Cemetery | Linda571 | |
| Baptism Entries for Harry and James Scuffham | Linda571 | |
| Ethel Scuffham in 1891 Census for Gillingham in Kent | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Soldiers Remembered | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Scuffham from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| Death notice from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
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