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We remember Harry Shearwood
We remember Harry Shearwood
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1885
employment
Labourer
Source:6193057
1885
1885
service
British Army
Private
1763
Hampshire Regiment
Source:9609049
1st June 1885 - 2nd February 1888
1887
marriage
Elizabeth Lilian Moss
Source:6193057
6th August 1887
1888
service
British Army
Corporal
1763
Hampshire Regiment
Source:6193057
3rd May 1888
1888
children
Harry James Shearwood
Source:6193057
2nd August 1888
1889
children
Alice Madeleine Shearwood
Source:6193057
6th November 1889
1890
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant (Acting Sgt Major)
3733
Durham Light Infantry
Source:6193057
8th April 1890 - April 1914
1891
children
Cyril Shearwood
Source:6193057
7th October 1891
1893
children
Thomas William Shearwood
Source:6193057
13th October 1893
1895
children
Percy Shearwood
Source:6193057
8th September 1895
1897
children
Ethel Victoria Shearwood
Source:6193057
7th August 1897
1898
children
Annie Isabel Shearwood
Source:6193057
24th October 1898
1901
children
Robert Leslie Shearwood
Source:6193057
14th April 1901
1906
children
Lilian Mabel Shearwood
Source:6193057
15th January 1906
1914
awards
Cape Colony and South Africa 1902
Other War Service Award
Source:6193057
1914
1914
awards
King George Fifth Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6193057
1914
1914
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6193057
1914
1914
awards
Queens South African Clasps Transvaal
Other War Service Award
Source:6193057
1914
1914
dates
Age 47
Source:6193057
1914
1914
employment
Clerk
Source:6193057
1914
1914
service
British Army
Captain
3733
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9609049
1914
1939
employment
Retired Army Officer
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
United Kingdom
Source:9608934
29th September 1939
1939
location
11 Westcott Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9608934
29th September 1939
1956
death
Not War Related
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9608923
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Shearwood |
| Source | 3993784 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Westcott Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3733 | Durham Light Infantry | Colour Sergeant (Acting Sgt Major) | ||
| British Army | 1763 | Hampshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1763 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3733 | Durham Light Infantry | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Colony and South Africa 1902 | Other War Service Award | |
| King George Fifth Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South African Clasps Transvaal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry James Shearwood | son | 2nd August 1888 | |
| Alice Madeleine Shearwood | daughter | 6th November 1889 | |
| Cyril Shearwood | son | 7th October 1891 | |
| Percy Shearwood | son | 8th September 1895 | |
| Ethel Victoria Shearwood | daughter | 7th August 1897 | |
| Annie Isabel Shearwood | daughter | 24th October 1898 | |
| Robert Leslie Shearwood | son | 14th April 1901 | |
| Lilian Mabel Shearwood | daughter | 15th January 1906 | |
| Thomas William Shearwood | son | 13th October 1893 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Shearwood | mother | ||
| Henry Shearwood or Sherwood | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lilian Moss | wife | 6th August 1887 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885-05-30 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Norina18156 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004 | Dee10759 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Dee10759 | |
| England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 | Dee10759 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Dee10759 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Dee10759 |
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