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We remember Harry Singleton
We remember Harry Singleton
Timeline
Timeline
1814
children
Phyllis Singleton
Source:6652702
23rd August 1814
1884
sibling
Mary Singleton
Source:6652705
7th July 1884
1888
1894
sibling
Willie Singleton
Source:6652705
30th March 1894
1914
marriage
Lily Hall
Source:6652701
14th March 1914 - 20th April 1918
1917
enlistment
Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6652704
20th August 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6652704
29th January 1918 - 20th April 1918
1918
missing
Source:6652704
21st March 1918
internment
pow
Bergkaserne
Germany
Source:6652699
service
British Army
Private
45028
York and Lancaster Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6652699
1918
death
Died of wounds
Harry was a PoW and died in the Reserve Hospital Division Bergkaserne
Bergkaserne
Germany
Source:7186297
Source:6652699
20th April 1918
burial
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
Source:7186297
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Singleton |
| Source | 4054542 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45028 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Singleton | daughter | 23rd August 1814 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Casey | mother | ||
| George Singleton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Singleton | brother | 30th March 1894 | |
| Mary singleton | sister | 7th July 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Hall | wife | 14th March 1914 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-20 | Other Non-conformist |
Media
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Marriage CertificateImage of marriage certificate of Harry Singleton & Lily HallContributed by:
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Harry SingletonPhoto which appeared with the report of his death in the local newspaper, Holmfirth Express dated 6 July 1918Contributed by:
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Harry SingletonExtract from article in Holmfirth Express dated 6 July 1918 reporting his death.
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Holmfirth126389
Communities
Communities
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Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Cartworth PanelMore about Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Cartworth Panel
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Holme Valley: Prisoners of WarMore about Holme Valley: Prisoners of War
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield’s Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 6 July 1918 | Holmfirth126389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | Robert39923 | |
| Memorial Certificate | Robert39923 | |
| Death Certificate | Robert39923 | |
| Baptism Register | Robert39923 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Robert39923 | |
| Service Record Page | Robert39923 | |
| Page from Service Record | Robert39923 | |
| Page from Service Record | Robert39923 | |
| Harry Singleton | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Harry Singleton | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Harry Singleton | Holmfirth126389 |
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