South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One


Private 97760 William Henry HARRIS - F Company, Royal Army Medical Corps

Died on Monday 9th July 1917 aged 41


Military History

     
Theatre of War Medals Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial
Home n/a Did not serve abroad Studley (St. Mary) Churchyard
     
Arrived in Theatre Medal Citation (if app) SWFHS Area Memorials
n/a Did not serve abroad  ~ Studley War Memorial
     
Reason Killed or Cause of Death Date and Place Enlisted Other War Memorials  
Drowned 10 Dec 1915 in Redditch - to Reserve ~
     
Place of Death Date and Place Moblised  
Holt Farm, Studley 2 Apr 1917 in Blackpool  
     

Circumstances of Death

Sadly William's death certificate states that "The deceased committed suicide by drowning in a pit at Holt Farm [Studley] whilst temporarily insane". He died on the 7th July and his inquest was held on the 9th July 1917.

 Personal & Family History

 

Birth Date/Place Baptism Date/Place
Oct Qtr 1875 in Studley  
   
Parents Names Abode
Henry and Hannah Harris Redditch Road, Studley
   
Wife Marriage Details
Elizabeth Harris nee Latham 2 Aug 1913 at Studley St. Mary's   
   
Schools Colleges
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Address History Employment History
1876 - Studley 1881 - Scholar
1881 - Redditch Road, Studley 1891 - Needle Maker
1891 - Redditch Road, Studley 1901 - Needle Filer
1901 - Redditch Road, Studley 1911 - Needle Filer
1911 - Redditch Road, Studley 1915 - Pack & Sail Maker
1915 - Tom's Town, Studley