Obituary of Harry Bradshaw, printed in the Macclesfield Times on 9 March 1917

Obituary of Harry Bradshaw, printed in the Macclesfield Times on 9 March 1917

known 9th March 1917

SHOT BY A SNIPER - ANOTHER MACCLESFIELD LOSS Mr and Mrs Arthur Bradshaw, 6 Newton Street, Macclesfield, have been informed of the death in action in France of their son, Signaller Harry Bradshaw, of the Manchester Regt. The sad news was contained in a letter from the deceased soldier’s platoon commander, Second-Lieut C Danziger: …your son… took part in an attack on a strong German position at dawn on February 25th, and it was after the final objective had been gained that he was killed, He had served in my platoon during the last two months, earning the respect of both officers and men.. a cheery and fearless soldier, quick to perform his duty… Wilfred Wright, a comrade of the deceased soldier… [wrote]: He was shot in the stomach by a sniper… about nine o’clock in the morning, and he died almost instantaneously. I myself miss him very much, for I have been his constant companion for over 18 months… Signaller Bradshaw was 20 years of age and received his education at the Crompton Road and Christ Church day schools. He was a member of the Parish Church Men’s Bible Class and was also connected with the Large Sunday School. Prior to enlistment, on the outbreak of war, he was employed at the Chester Road Mill. He was drafted out to France about seven months ago. His brother, Lance-Corporal Bradshaw, is serving with the Welsh Regt in Egypt.

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    Born 1897

    Died 1917

    British Army 2682 Cheshire Regiment

    British Army 40577 Private Manchester Regiment 21st Battalion