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Surname: GALE
Forename(s): Harry
Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire
Service No: 52207
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 17th (Service) Battalion. (2nd Leeds)
Division: 35th Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1917-10-24
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: XLIII. D. 13.
CWGC Cemetery: POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Harry Gale (born 23 October 1898) was the son of Alfred and Alice Gale, née Reynolds. Alfred was born at New Wortley (Leeds) and Alice at Leeds, Yorkshire.
1901 Leeds, Yorkshire Census: 15, Stansfield Row, Burley - Harry Gale, aged 3 years, born Leeds, son of Alfred and Alice Gale.
1911 Leeds, Yorkshire Census: 34, Argie Road, Burley - Harry Gale, aged 13 years, born Leeds, son of Alfred and Alice Gale.
The British Army Service Record for Harry Gale exists but may be incomplete.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Harry Gale, 17/315, W. York. R.; 19033, Lab. Corps.; 52207, W. York. R. K. in A.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: 17/315, 17th W. York. R.; 19033, 32nd Lab. Cps.; 52207, 17th W. York. R. Killed in Action 24.10.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Harry Gale, 52207, 17th (S) Bn W. Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 24.10.17. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Alice. £22 9s. 11d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Harry. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Alice Gale. Relationship: Mother. Address 1. 26, Haddon Road, Leeds. Address 2. 6, G– Terrace, Headingley, Leeds.
Harry Gale was the fiancé of Annie Peacock, who lived at 72, Castle Street, Skipton. Annie was the daughter of William Alexander and Eliza Ann Peacock. Annie married Charles Leo Wright in 1933 and died in 1975.
Data Source: Craven Herald Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 35th Division
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25 October 1918
GALE – In ever loving memory of my dear fiancé Private Harry Gale, West Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action October 24th, 19l7.
As I sit and think of you, dear Harry,
Of the happy days gone by,
And in my lonely hours of thinking
How I wish that you were nigh.
Time may heal a broken heart,
Time may make the wound less sore,
But time can never stop the longing
For my dear one gone before.
“Too dearly loved to be forgotten.”
From Annie and Mrs. Peacock, 72 Castle Street, Skipton.
24 October 1919
GALE – In ever loving memory of my dear fiancée, Private Harry Gale, West Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action October 24th, 1917.
Two years have passed, our hearts still sore,
As time goes on we miss him more;
His pleasant laugh, his smiling face,
No one can ever fill his place.
What would I give to clasp his hand,
His dear, kind face to see;
To hear his voice, to see his smile,
That meant so much to me.
From Annie and all at 72 Castle Street, Skipton.
22 October 1920
GALE – In everlasting remembrance of my dear fiancé, Private Harry Gale, West Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action, October 24th, 1917.
Three years today he was called away;
If love and care could death prevent,
Thy days would not so soon be spent.
Life was desired, but God did see
Eternal rest was best for thee.
A good life is often too short,
But a good name endureth for ever.
From Annie and All at 72 Castle Street, Skipton.
21 October 1921
GALE – In ever loving memory of my dear fiancé, Private Harry Gale, West Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action, October 24th, 1917.
Though far away his grave may lie,
Loving thoughts of him will never die.
“May God grant him eternal rest.” – R.I.P.
From Annie, 72 Castle Street, Skipton.
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