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We remember Harry Blanchard Southern
We remember Harry Blanchard Southern
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Ralph E Southern
Source:8508333
1885
1886
sibling
Jessie C Southern
Source:8508333
1886
1887
sibling
Richard B Southern
Source:8508333
1887
1888
sibling
Frederick William Southern
Source:8508331
1888
1895
sibling
Mabel Blanchard Southern
Source:8508331
1895
1899
1901
location
Park Lane, Park Road, Aston Manor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508333
31st March 1901
1911
location
236 Slade Road Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508331
2nd April 1911
1917
location
226, Slade Rd., Erdington, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508329
24th August 1917
service
British Army
Private
26694
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
5th (Reserve) Battalion-Territorial.
Source:8508332
1917
death
Not War Related
Drowned along with eight other soldiers whilst swimming at Blyth.
Source:8508329
Source:8508340
24th August 1917
burial
BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. B10. 6. 476C.
Source:8508329
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Blanchard |
| Initials | HB |
| Last Name | Southern |
| Source | 8508328 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226, Slade Rd., Erdington, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th August 1917 | |
| 236 Slade Road Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Park Lane, Park Road, Aston Manor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26694 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 5th (Reserve) Battalion-Territorial. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Southern | mother | ||
| Edward Southern | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Southern | brother | 1888 | |
| Mabel Blanchard Southern | sister | 1895 | |
| Jessie C Southern | sister | 1886 | |
| Richard B Southern | brother | 1887 | |
| Ralph E Southern | brother | 1885 |
Media
Media
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WW1 MemorialWW1 Memorial that was in St Barnabas Church Erdington until it was destroyed by fire in 2007. This soldier's name was on the memorial. Photograph used with kind permission of Tony Wooley. © Tony Wooley
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Morpeth Herald 31 August 1917Report on the drowning of nine servicemen.Contributed by:
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Birmingham Gazette 27 August 1917Report on the death of Harry B SouthernContributed by:
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Birmingham Daily Post 27 August 1917A report on the death of Harry B SouthernContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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5th (Reserve) Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 5th (Reserve) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| World War One at home | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Morpeth Herald 31 August 1917 | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Gazette 27 August 1917 | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 27 August 1917 | Sharon36563 |
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