South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Maubeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemtery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 24 Sep 1915 in France | ~ | Hampton-in-Arden Memorial and Plaque |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Died of Influenza (Spanish Flu) | 14 Sep 1914 at Birmingham | Catherine de Barnes |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| 47 CCS at Lozinghem | Pte 90057 Royal Army Medical Corps | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
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Harry died of influenza (Spanish Flu) at No 47 Casualty Clearing Station, Lozinghem. His service record contains the following Medical Report date 25 Dec 1918: "This man died of Influenza, complicated by Broncho-pneumonia and Epistaxis (nose bleeds). Field operations, fatigue, privation or exposure would undoubtedly constitute predisposing causes. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1891 in Hampton in Arden | 11 Oct 1891 in Solihull |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Charles and Emma Blizzard | Bignell Lane, Catherine de Barnes |
| Wife | Marriage Date/Place |
| Constance Mabel Blizzard nee Hill | Jan Qtr 1918 at Meriden |
| Schools | Colleges |
| George Fentham Boys School, Hampton in Arden | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1891 - Catherine de Barnes | 1911 - Jobbing Gardener |
| 1901 - Catherine de Barnes | 1914 - Horse Driver |
| 1911 - Catherine de Barnes | |
| 1914 - Bignell Lane, Catherine de Barnes | |
| 1918 - 1 Midland Cottages, Hampton in Arden |