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Pte 2544 / 350903 Harry Bishop U?

Started by Tim Bell, January 30, 2020, 06:29:57 PM

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Tim Bell

Pte Bishop had been a steel sheet worker when he enlisted at Ashton on 8/9/1914.  Harry embarked for France with 2/9th Bttn on 4/3/1917. He was evacuated Home on 18/4/1918.
Harry was discharged with SWB & pension on 6/2/1919.  He had Myalgia caused by Field Service.
Harry died cause n/k on 11/12/1919.
Widow Sarah Jane, 46 Sand St, Stalybrdge.
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