Sapper 426810 Herbert Harris
Regiment/Unit: Royal Engineers - 421st West Lancs Field Coy.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Age at death: 24
Date of death: 7th of May 1917
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: Warrington, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery Armentieres - VI. A. 22.
Family details:
Son of George and Mary Hannah Harris, of 121, Oldham St., Latchford, Warrington. Born at St. Helens, Lancs. Mother Mary is legatee.
Census details:
1901 - 8 years old Herbert is living at 1 Miller Street, Warrington with parents George (39), Mary (30) and two sisters: Mabel (6), May (3). Herbert is shown as Bertie in the 1901 census. 1911 - Sees 18 years old 'Boot Salesman's Assistant' Herbert living at 116 Slater Street, Warrington with parents George (45), Mary (40) and his two sisters: Mabel (16), May (13).
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[caption]A dedication for Sapper Herbert Harris at St Helens Cemetery
(Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]
[pic]imgs/sppics/H_Harris_RE.jpg[/pic][caption]The headstone of Sapper Herbert Harris at
Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres
(Photo courtesy of R Houghton)[/caption]
