HERBERT HENRY HARRIS 

Herbert Henry's Story.

Birkenhead News  21 April 1917

Gallant Birkenhead Soldier

DIES OF WOUNDS

Mrs. Harris, of 37, Hilbre Street, Birkenhead, has received official intimation of the death of her husband, Pte. H. H. Harris, on the 27^th ult. It seems that Pte. Harris, who was attached to the King’s (Liverpool) Regiment, received his fatal wounds during a heavy enemy bombardment. He was taken to hospital but died shortly after.

In writing to the bereaved wife the commanding officer speaks of the deceased soldier in the highest possible terms. “He always performed his duties well, and was held in the highest esteem by all ranks of his battalion.” Private Harris was a master window cleaner in civil life and was but 22 years of age, and had been in the Army for 17 months. He had been in France since last September.

The above newspaper article is reproduced word for word and reports Herbert’s death as 27^th March, however official records state his death as 28^th March.