Notes
The All About Thornton website (see References) states: ‘Harry Watkin, born 2nd May 1896, son of William and Sarah Priscilla Watkin of 1 James Street, Thornton, and later of Halifax. In the 1911 Census, the family were living at 2 Eldon Place, Halifax. He was aged 14 and a Scholar. He joined the Pals in September 1914, and received his commission in November 1915, being sent to British India. Lieutenant, 1st. Btn., Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment) . Died 21 October, 1918, of pneumonia, following influenza, aged 22 in Lahore Hospital. Commemorated at Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan.'