Henry Solomon Cristol
Died:
13 Av 5678 (22 July 1918)
Basic Information
Birth
Death
Date of death:
13 Av 5678 (22 July 1918)
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Burial place:
Houchin British Cemetery
Places
Addresses
Family home:
7 Richmond Road, Bayswater (1911)
The Fallen
The death in action of Pte. Henry Cristol has removed from Anglo-Jewry a young and promising lad. Only fifteen months ago, he was transferred from the Middlesex Regt. to the Scottish Rifles, where we had the pleasure of meeting him. During the period he was with us he proved himself in his pleasant, quiet and unassuming manner, a sincere friend and a credit in every respect to the Jewish Community. When we endeavoured to gather together a minyan each Shabbas, young Henry was first and foremost and his presence was a source of pleasure to all of us. A short time ago he had the offer of his discharge but preferred to remain in the Army, and was transferred at a later date to the Royal Scots Fusiliers, proceeding with his unit abroad. He has now made the supreme sacrifice and to his grief-stricken parents we offer our deepest sympathy. May they find some comfort and consolation in the fact that Henry died at the post of duty, fighting for justice and liberty! - From J. S./M.M., Scottish Rifles.
Family
Spouse
Siblings
Parents
Father: Jacob Cristol (male)
Mother: Leah Cristol (female)
Homefront
Military Record
Military record no.:
53879
Date discharged/death:
22 July 1918
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
Middlesex Regiment
Regiment:
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Battalion/unit:
11th Battalion
1 of 2
Register of effects
2 of 2
Medal card
1 of 2
Register of effects
2 of 2
Medal card
Roll of Honour
H. S. CRISTOLL, 22 July 1918
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Date of Death:
22 July 1918
Regiment / service:
Royal Scots Fusiliers, 11th Bn.
Cemetery:
Houchin British Cemetery, France
Grave reference:
II. C. 6.