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We remember Harold Richard Western
We remember Harold Richard Western
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:6192017
November 1896
1915
discharge
Source:6192017
31st December 1915
1915
events
Character
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:6192017
31st December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2205
County of London Yeomanry
2nd Battalion
Source:6192017
31st December 1915
1915
location
39 Quernmore Road, Stroud Green, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6192017
31st December 1915
service
County
Source:6192017
1916
death
Unknown
Died at home less than six months after discharge for being no longer physically fit for war service. Had been discharged due to contracting pulmonary tuberculosis in the field.
Stroud Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:6192014
Source:6192017
24th May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Richard |
| Initials | HR |
| Last Name | Western |
| Source | 6192017 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Quernmore Road, Stroud Green, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | |||||
| British Army | 2205 | County of London Yeomanry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Eliza Western | mother | ||
| Louis Western | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-31 | 6'1" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bethany35080 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bethany35080 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bethany35080 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bethany35080 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harringay War Memorial Committee Minute Book 1917-1922 | Bethany35080 |
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