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JESSE WHITEHEAD
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Rank
Gunner
Regiment
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY 2ND HULL HEAVY BATTERY
Military Number
250/ 290818
Address
63, Estcourt Street, Hull
Kingston upon Hull HU9 2RR
England
Kingston upon Hull HU9 2RR
England
Background
Born Syresham, Northampton, 13/03/1896. Son of Frederick and Mary Ann Whitehead, of Middlesbrough and Birkenhead. A Contractors labourer, living at 63, Estcourt Street, Hull (1911 Census). Enlisted at Hull. Formerly, Gunner, 250, 2Nd Hull R.G.A. Transferred to 130th Heavy Battery, R.G.A. Killed in action, on 18/08/1918, aged 22. Buried in France.
| Name | Jesse Whitehead |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Raistone, Northampton, 13 Mar 1896 |
| Residence | Middlesbrough, Yorkshire |
| Death Date | 18 Aug 1918 |
| Death Place | HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES, FRANCE |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Regiment | Royal Garrison Artillery |
| Regimental Number | 290818 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 250, 2Nd Hull R.G.A. |
Date Died
18/08/1918
Died
HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES, FRANCE
Age
22
Memorial
1 D1029
Morcourt 80131
Hauts-de-France
Morcourt 80131
Hauts-de-France
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