Basic Details
Surname
Carpenter
Forenames
H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Harry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Betsy and worked as a spinner before he enlisted in January 1915. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2670 along with his brother, William, who is also commemorated on this memorial. Harry is also commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Devonshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
1
Age at death
30
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Missing