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Abram Cohen

Abram Cohen

Born:
1891
Died:
13 Nisan 5678 (26 March 1918)

Basic Information

Unique reference:
COH5140
Gender:
Male

Birth

Date of birth:
1891
Place of birth:
Leeds

Death

Date of death:
13 Nisan 5678 (26 March 1918)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
France and Flanders
Cause of death:
Died of War wounds
Burial place:
ARRAS MEMORIAL, France

Places

Addresses

Parents' Home 1911 Census:
57 Luke Street North Street Leeds, Yorkshire
Parents' Home when Killed in Action:
66 Byron Street Leeds (23 October 1917)

Family

Siblings

Simon Cohen (male)
Rachel Cohen (female)
Willie Cohen (male)
Max Cohen (male)
Myer Cohen (male)

Parents

Father: Julius Cohen (male)
Mother: Rebecca (female)

Homefront

Occupation:
Tailor Machinest Coats
What was the impact of this:
His mother was a widow in 1911 Census and he never re-married.

His next door neighbor, Myer Tompofski of 55 Luke Street also lost his life 27/09/1918.

Military Record

Military service:
1st/8th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment
Military record no.:
307060
Date discharged/death:
26 March 1918
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Sustained injuries:
Killed in Action

Roll of Honour

A. COHEN, 26 March 1918

British Jewry Book of Honour - Page 104

Gallery

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