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Sidney Harris

Sidney Harris "Abe"

Born:
1896
Died:
21 Adar I 5676 (25 February 1916)

Basic Information

Unique reference:
HAR2591
Other first name:
Abraham
Other surname:
Smolensky
Gender:
Male

Birth

Date of birth:
1896
Place of birth:
London

Death

Date of death:
21 Adar I 5676 (25 February 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
In the Fleurbaix area- France
Cause of death:
Wounds sustained in war
Burial place:
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

Places

Addresses

His home:
32 Shepherd Street London (1911)

Other Organisations

Name:
Jewish Lads Brigade

Family

Parents

Father: Harris Abrahams Smolensky (male)

Military Record

Military service:
British Army
Military record no.:
S/7885
Date discharged/death:
25 February 1916
Rank at discharge/death:
Rifleman
Assignments
Regiment:
Rifle Brigade
Battalion/unit:
11th Battalion

Roll of Honour

S. HARRIS, 25 February 1916

British Jewry Book of Honour - Page 116

Commonwealth Graves Commission

Rank:
Rifleman
Date of Death:
25 February 1916
Age:
Regiment / service:
Rifle Brigade, 11th Bn.
Cemetery:
Ypres (menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
Grave reference:
Panel 48.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:

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