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We remember Harry Wonfor
We remember Harry Wonfor
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1894
enlistment
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Source:7735873
5th November 1894
1894
service
British Army
Boy Soldier Musician
5333
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7735873
5th November 1894
1897
service
British Army
Bandsman
5333
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7735873
17th January 1897
1903
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5333
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7735873
28th March 1903
1904
marriage
Edith Ellen Parks
Source:7735893
1904
1904
service
British Army
Corporal
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7735873
1st October 1904
1913
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Award
Other War Service Award
Source:7735873
1st April 1913
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
5333
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7735873
5th August 1914 - 19th March 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7735873
13th January 1916 - 24th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Colour Sjt CQMS
5333
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7735873
19th March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7735873
10th June 1917 - 22nd February 1919
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
5333
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4844607
1948
death
Croydon Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7737858
26th December 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Wonfor |
| Source | 4844607 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5333 | Durham Light Infantry | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 5333 | Durham Light Infantry | Bandsman | ||
| British Army | 5333 | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Corporal | |||
| British Army | 5333 | Durham Light Infantry | Colour Sjt CQMS | ||
| British Army | 5333 | Durham Light Infantry | Boy Soldier Musician | ||
| British Army | 5333 | Durham Light Infantry | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Award | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanna Wonfor nee Gillett | mother | ||
| James Thurlbourne Wonfor | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ellen Parks | wife | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-11-05 | 4'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Births Death and Marriage Register | margaret59823 | |
| British Army Pension Records | margaret59823 | |
| Births Death and Marriage Register | margaret59823 | |
| Uk Census 1911 | margaret59823 | |
| Census Uk 1881 | margaret59823 | |
| Births Death and Marriage Register | margaret59823 |
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