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We remember Harry Washington
We remember Harry Washington
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
location
5 Water Hill, Luddendenfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6627038
31st March 1901
service
British Army
Private
1648
West Riding Regiment
Source:4636862
1915
death
Killed in Action
Snipers bullet in the neck.died almost immediately. Buried in the field near comrades about 6pm same day
Source:6627043
16th June 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Washington |
| Source | 4636862 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Water Hill, Luddendenfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1648 | West Riding Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Washington | mother | ||
| George Washington | father |
Media
Media
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Fallen In ActionPhotograph shown in local newspaper with the following article Died at 1.30pm on 16 June 1915 from a snipers billet to the neck which killed him instantly. This newspaper reports he was with a friend from home in the trench at the time. His mother is quoted in the article. He is buried in a quiet plantation at 6pm the same evening with other fallen heros his captain of C company informs his mother in writing
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Halifax Courier 26 June 1915Comrades and officer write to soldier's motherContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Men of Luddendenfoot, West YorkshireMore about Men of Luddendenfoot, West Yorkshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lynne25629 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lynne25629 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lynne25629 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Lynne25629 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fallen In Action | Lynne25629 | |
| Obituary in Halifax Courier | Wayne51525 | |
| Halifax Courier 26 June 1915 | Wayne51525 | |
| Death Notice Halifax Courier 26 June 1915 | Wayne51525 | |
| Obituary photo in Halifax Courier | Wayne51525 |
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