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We remember Harold South
We remember Harold South
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Reginald South
Source:5523310
1885
1886
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:5498282
1891
1898
sibling
Gilbert Stanley South
Source:8868705
1898
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:5498282
1901
1902
sibling
Thomas Roscoe South
Source:8868705
1902
1904
sibling
Ernest Pierce South
Source:8868705
August 1904
1914
employment
'traveller'
Peel Watson
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6979537
August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
6806
Manchester Regiment
16th (Service) Battalion
Source:6171472
1915
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:5498282
1st July 1916
education
Schooling
Strawberry Road School
Pendleton
United Kingdom
Source:5523315
service
British Army
Private
6805
Manchester Regiment
Source:4195265
service
British Army
6805
Manchester Regiment
16th Bttn
Source:6171469
1916
death
Killed in Action
Harold died whilst dressing a comrade's wounds.
He was with his friend Rowland Ashton.
Montauban ,Somme
France
Source:7386336
Source:6168598
1st July 1916
burial
Salford
Somme
No body found. Commemorated at Thiepval.
United Kingdom
France
and 14C
Source:8868705
Source:5498282
sibling
Reggie South
Source:6154559
sibling
Percy South
Source:6154559
sibling
Fred South
Source:6154559
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | South |
| Source | 4195265 |
| First Names | Lofty |
| Initials | L |
| Source | 5498282 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6805 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6805 | Manchester Regiment | 16th Bttn | ||
| British Army | 6806 | Manchester Regiment | 16th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Thomas South | father | ||
| Frances Jane South South | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald South | brother | 1885 | |
| Reggie South | brother | ||
| Percy South | brother | ||
| Fred South | brother | ||
| Ernest Pierce South | step-brother | August 1904 | |
| Gilbert Stanley South | step-brother | 1898 | |
| Thomas Roscoe South | step-brother | 1902 |
Media
Media
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20th February 1920 List of fallenThis is a list of fallen soldiers who attended Strawberry Road School Pendleton.
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Cover of Strawberry Road School re-union 1920Patriotic programme cover.Contributed by:
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Names of fallen and returned serrvicemen.Harold's name is alongside his brother's Reggie.Contributed by:
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1st Anniversary of 1st July 1916An entry from the Manchester Evening News page 4 2nd July 1917.Contributed by:
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X Pln, C Coy, 16th ManchestersThe South brothers are included in this April 1915 image taken at Heaton Park.
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Employee roll of Peel Watson & CoHarold is listed as an employee. Harry Hudson and a number of 2nd City Bttn are also included.Contributed by:
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Image of Thiepval MonumentSurname and initial Pier and Face 13A and 14CContributed by:
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South Family GraveThis was taken in Weaste Cemetery, Salford by a Find A Grave photographer.Contributed by:
Margaret12607
Communities
Communities
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Men of the 1st Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916More about Men of the 1st Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Anniversary of the Somme 1st July 1917 | Margaret12607 | |
| First anniversary of the Battle of the Somme | Margaret12607 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 20th February 1920 List of fallen | Margaret12607 | |
| Cover of Strawberry Road School re-union 1920 | Margaret12607 | |
| Medal Record card | Margaret12607 | |
| Names of fallen and returned serrvicemen. | Margaret12607 | |
| 1st Anniversary of 1st July 1916 | Margaret12607 | |
| X Pln, C Coy, 16th Manchesters | Tim22965 | |
| X Platoon Roll | Tim22965 | |
| Employee roll of Peel Watson & Co | Tim22965 | |
| Image of Thiepval Monument | Margaret12607 | |
| South Family Grave | Margaret12607 |
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