H. RAKUSEN, 09 October 1917
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Harry Rakusen
Born:
1893
Died:
23 Tishri 5678 (09 October 1917)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
RAK1332
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1893
Place of birth:
Leeds
Death
Date of death:
23 Tishri 5678 (09 October 1917)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
France and Flanders
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Burial place:
Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium
Places
Addresses
Parents' Home on death:
42 Glover Street, Meanwood Road Leeds (02 April 1911)
Parents' Home 1911 Census:
5 Meanwood Rd Leeds (02 April 1911)
Synagogues
Name:
Francis Street Synagogue,Leeds
Family
Siblings
Jessie Rakusen (female)
Beatie Rakusen (female)
Parents
Mother: Hannah Class (female)
Father: Harris Rakusen (male)
Homefront
Occupation:
Tailor's machinist
What was the impact of this:
Never Married, no record of children
However, his father had died in 1911.
However, his father had died in 1911.
Military Record
Military service:
West Yorkshire Regiment 1/6th Battalion
Military record no.:
32837
Date discharged/death:
09 October 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Sustained injuries:
Killed in Action
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
09 October 1917
Age:
24 years old
Regiment / service:
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), 1st/6th Bn.
Cemetery:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Grave reference:
Panel 42 to 47.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
Gallery
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