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« on: Friday 26 February 10 15:38 GMT (UK) »
Hi all,
If there is any kind person out there who lives in/near Bourne and could tell me if there is a Harry Swarbrick listed amongst the men who died in the Great War then I would be very grateful.
Here is his obit from the local paper:
Extract from The Stamford and Rutland News
Wednesday 20th June 1917
A WARRIOR’S DEATH
The death has occurred of Private Harry Swarbrick, son of Mr & Mrs Swarbrick of West Street, Bourne. The departed hero went through the whole of the Mons engagement without being wounded, but was gassed at the battle of Hill 60. He was invalided home and was several months in hospital, but was afterwards discharged from the Army and went to reside with his parents. He had kept to his room since March and a fortnight ago caught a chill. The funeral was attended by members of the Volunteer Force.
He's a bit of a mystery man - if you want the full back story it's on the thread "Out of Nowhere" on the Lancashire Look ups
Thanks
jds1949