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We remember Harry Coombs
We remember Harry Coombs
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Canada
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1895
service
British Army
Private
393
Newfoundland Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
393
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
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1916
death
The Somme
France
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Special Mem. 31.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Coombs |
| Source | 943280 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 393 | Newfoundland Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 393 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Coombs | mother | ||
| Harry Coombs | father |
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916More about Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Janet2378 |
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