Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private William Harrison, 33133

Private William Harrison, 33133

Private William Harrison, 33133
:Manchester Regiment 22nd Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Private William Harrison, of one of the Manchester Pals Battalions, was killed on 1st July.

He resided at 16 Incline Road, Hollinwood, and enlisted on 10th February this year, previously working as a spinner at Victoria Mill, Hollinwood. He has a brother serving. Deceased was 24 years of age and unmarried. "

CWGC

Private, 33133
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Manchester Regiment 22nd Bn.
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

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