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We remember Harry Coward
We remember Harry Coward
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1915
service
British Army
Private
108266
Machine Gun Corps
108th
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1915 - 1920
1928
children
Jean Coward
Source:5506751
24th March 1928
marriage
Sarah Jane Welsh
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service
British Army
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1975
death
War Related Sickness
Suffered from Bronchitis for many years in his remaining lung and, believed to have been caused by Mustard Gas whilst serving in France.
Thornton Hough, Cheshire
United Kingdom
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September 1975
burial
Arrow Park, Wirral, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:981904
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 108266 | Machine Gun Corps | 108th | Private | |
| British Army |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Coward | daughter | 24th March 1928 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Welsh | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Medium Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
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Private Harry Coward 108266 Machine Gun CorpsIn uniform with the Machine Gun Corps Cap badge at Belton Park, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.
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Mark18390
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Harry Coward 108266 Machine Gun Corps | Mark18390 |
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