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We remember Harry William Freeman
We remember Harry William Freeman
Timeline
Timeline
1898
service
British Army
Private
41894
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:5035162
service
British Army
Rifleman
41894
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:7513235
1918
death
Killed in Action
Soldiers Died in the Great War says he was killed in action.
Pozieres
France
Source:7513235
Source:5477402
24th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7513235
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Freeman |
| Source | 5477401 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41894 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 41894 | Royal Irish Rifles | Rifleman |
Media
Media
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Harry Freeman's name on the Pozieres memorialThis is a photo of Harry Freeman's name on the Pozieres memorial in France. He is on the wall around the cemetery, because he has no known grave. He is named on panel 75, and the letters M.M. follow his name because he was awarded the Military Medal.
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Pozieres CemeteryThis is a photograph of the Pozieres Cemetery. Harry is named on the wall around the outside because he has no known grave.Contributed by:
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Hemel Hempstead War MemorialThe war memorial in Hemel Hempstead stands near to the church of St. John, Boxmoor.Contributed by:
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Harry's name on the Hemel Hempstead War MemorialNamed in full - Harry William FreemanContributed by:
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Leverstock Green War Memorial, HertfordshireThe Leverstock Green war memorial now stands on the small green next to Church Road and Holy Trinity Church, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. It was originally positioned on the corner where Leverstock Green Road meets Bedmond Road, but it was moved to its current site in 1997.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Leverstock Green War Memorial, Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireMore about Leverstock Green War Memorial, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anni323 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Anni323 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anni323 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leverstock Green war memorial page on the Our Dacorum website | Anni323 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Freeman's name on the Pozieres memorial | Anni323 | |
| Pozieres Cemetery | Anni323 | |
| Hemel Hempstead War Memorial | Anni323 | |
| Harry's name on the Hemel Hempstead War Memorial | Anni323 | |
| Leverstock Green War Memorial, Hertfordshire | Anni323 |
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