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We remember Herbert Charles Shears
We remember Herbert Charles Shears
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7453427
service
British Army
Private
16923
Essex Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:6163847
service
British Army
Private
16923
Essex Regiment
Source:7453427
1916
death
Killed in Action
Gueudecourt Somme
France
Source:7453427
Source:6163847
18th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7453427
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Charles |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Shears |
| Source | 6163847 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16923 | Essex Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16923 | Essex Regiment | Private |
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Media
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC roll of honour | Brian2286 |
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