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Harold Herbert Walley a World War 1 Christleton Hero

Harold Herbert Walley

Name:
Gunner Harold Herbert Walley
Son of Richard and Jemima Walley.
Address:
Cotton Abbots Farm, Waverton
Education:
Arnold House & King’s Chester & Reaseheath Agricultural College
Regiment:
H Battalion Royal Garrison Artillery
Army No:
54310
Medal Card Reference:
WO 372/20/197139
Death:

17th September 1917 aged 20. Buried at Bluet Farm Cemetery Elverdinge near Ypres Ref; I F 49
Memorial Service:
Held at Waverton Presbyterian Chapel on 25th October 1917.
Described by Rector GMV Hickey of St James’ Christleton as “A young and ardent spirit”
  • Portrait

    Portrait

  • Commemorative Letter sent from the King to the Walley family

    Commemorative Letter sent from the King to the Walley family

Research:
David Cummings: Christleton Village Great War Voices Project
Thanks to Ed Walley & Family Cotton Farm
Mr & Mrs David Lunt Whitchurch
Seb Neal King’s School Chester
Chester Library: Cheshire Observer Files
Photo of grave at Bluet Farm: Anna Thompson Christleton High School
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Harold Herbert Walley a World War 1 Christleton Hero