SOLOMON
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Morris Isaac Solomon
Born:
20 Shevat 5652 (18 February 1892)
Died:
1980
Basic Information
Unique reference:
SOL4506
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
20 Shevat 5652 (18 February 1892)
Place of birth:
Leeds
Death
Date of death:
1980
Place of death:
Leeds
Photo of Morris
Places
Addresses
3 Pink Street Leeds (1901)
108 Elmwood Street Leeds (1911)
According to family, he was a very happy young man, but came out of the war mentally a changed man.
When Morris had not been in France very long, he went for a walk on his own and came across a whole battalion, around 50 or 60 men, who had been gassed and they were all dead. Morris took his commanding officer to show him so they could be buried.
Morris suffered from Trench Fever, and was sent to a convent in Etaples to recover and looked after by nuns.
When Morris had not been in France very long, he went for a walk on his own and came across a whole battalion, around 50 or 60 men, who had been gassed and they were all dead. Morris took his commanding officer to show him so they could be buried.
Morris suffered from Trench Fever, and was sent to a convent in Etaples to recover and looked after by nuns.
Go to our Collections page to hear Morris himself speak about his wartime experiences:
https://www.jewsfww.uk/oral-history-interview-with-morris-isaac-solomon-5073.php
https://www.jewsfww.uk/oral-history-interview-with-morris-isaac-solomon-5073.php
Family
Spouse
Esther Solomon (female)
Other surname / Maiden name:
Taylor
Place of marriage:
Leeds, 1923
Siblings
Fanny (female)
Jane (female)
Benjamin (male)
Celia (female)
Etty (female)
Minnie (female)
Lazarus "Larry" (male)
Homefront
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
34268
Date enlisted/conscripted:
29 February 1916
Date discharged/death:
01 July 1918
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
York and Lancaster Regiment
Battalion/unit:
8th Battalion
Posting:
Wounded in France 01/11/1917 - shrapnel wound to the hand
Medals:
Military Medal - awarded for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the operations on 7th, 8th, 9th June 1917, in the Mount Sorrel Sector. He acted as Brigade Runner and carried out his duties with perseverance, regardless of heavy shell fire.
Roll of Honour
Other Occupations
Type of employment:
Lining maker, for a coat making business
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