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We remember Harry Laver
We remember Harry Laver
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1893
sibling
Charles H Laver
Source:9179427
1893
1895
sibling
Basil L Laver
Source:9179427
1895
1901
location
With Grandparents - 65 Gordon Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9179427
1901
1917
service
South African Services
Private
14346
South African Infantry
4th Battalion
Source:9144224
12th April 1917 - 15th March 1918
1918
internment
pow
Source:9144224
26th March 1918 - 22nd November 1918
1918
missing
Source:9144224
30th March 1918
1956
death
Middelburg, Transvaal
South Africa
Source:9330680
29th August 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Laver |
| Source | 9144223 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Grandparents - 65 Gordon Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 14346 | South African Infantry | 4th Battalion | Private |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H Laver | brother | 1893 | |
| Basil L Laver | brother | 1895 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-1915Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing staff and alumnin known to be serving. H Laver appears as "Defence Force, S.A."
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South African Infantry Cap BadgeA cap similar to this was worn by those serving with the South African Infantry.
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Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth ForcesMore about Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth Forces
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated 1957 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-1915 | Alexander119331 | |
| South African Infantry Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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