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 Edward George Hendy, PS/7823

Private Edward George Hendy, PS/7823

Private Edward George Hendy, PS/7823
Royal Fusiliers 2nd Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Private Edward George Hendy (7823), of the Royal Fusiliers (Public Schools Battalion), was killed in action on July 1st 1916. Hendy was 26 years of age, and was the manager of the Union Street West shop of Messrs James Duckworth Ltd. He enlisted in June of last year and went out to the front in November. He had been recommended for a commission. The deceased was a son of Mr A. W. Hendy, of 48 Hereford Street, Oldham. "

CWGC

Private, PS/7823
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:26
Royal Fusiliers 2nd Bn.
Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W Hendy, of 32, Avon Rd., Southport.

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