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Surname: MOORHOUSE
Forename(s): Henry Edward Charles Squire
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 3444
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 'A' Coy 1/6th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1916-09-03
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: XII. K. 7.
CWGC Cemetery: CONNAUGHT CEMETERY, THIEPVAL
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: EARBY, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Henry Edward Charles Squire Moorhouse was the son of James and Hannah Moorhouse, née Hodkinson. James was born at Bradford, Yorkshire and Hannah at Lindal in Furness, Lancashire.
1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 23, Pembroke Street - Henry Moorhouse, aged 7 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of Hannah Moorhouse (married).
1911 Glusburn, Yorkshire Census: Croft Street - Henry Moorhouse, aged 17 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of Hannah Moorhouse, widow.
The British Army Service Record for Henry Moorhouse exists but may be incomplete.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Henry Moorhouse, 3444, W. Rid. R. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 29.6.15. K. in A. 16.12.15 [sic].
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Henry Moorhouse, 6/3444, 1/6 W. Rid. R. K. in A. 3.9.16.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Henry Moorhouse, 3444, 1/6th Bn W. Riding Regt. Date and Place of Death: 3.9.16. In action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Hannah. £9 9s. 2d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Henry. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Hannah Moorhouse. Date of Birth: 1867. Relationship to soldier: Mother. Address 1. 7, Russell Street, Skipton, Yorks. Address 2. 2, Belmont Place, Skipton. Yorks. Address 3. 25, School Lane. Earby.
Henry was killed in action during the Battles of the Somme, 1916, 1 July-18 November, at the Battle of Pozières, 23 July-3 September.
See also:
‘Earby in the First World War’ by Stephanie Carter, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2014).
‘Guiseley Terriers: A Small Part in The Great War – A History of the 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment’ by Stephen Barber (2018).
‘Our Finest Crop’ by Steven Marshall, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2020).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
MOORHOUSE, H., aged 22, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, son of Mr. H. Moorhouse, 20, Rostle Top, [Earby], killed in action Sept. 3, 1916.
MOORHOUSE, Henry. [Additional]
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Private Henry Edward Charles Squire MOORHOUSE
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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Private Henry Edward Charles Squire Moorhouse
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22 September 1916
MOORHOUSE – September 3rd, 1916, killed in action in France, Pte. Henry Moorhouse, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, son of Mrs. H. Moorhouse, 20, Rostle Top Road, Earby, and formerly of Skipton, aged 22 years.
22 September 1916
EARBY BROTHERS IN THE SAME DUG OUT – ONE KILLED AND ANOTHER WOUNDED: PRIVATE HENRY MOORHOUSE
Mrs. H. Moorhouse, 20, Rostle Top Road, Earby (late of Skipton), has received information that her son, Pte. Henry Moorhouse, Duke of Wellington’s, was killed in a dugout on the 3rd inst. He was 22 years of age, and prior to the war worked as a weaver at Messrs. R. Nutter’s Albion Shed. He had been at the Front about 15 months. The sad news was confirmed on Monday by the following letter from Second Lieutenant Mallinson, of the same Regiment:–
September 14th.
“Dear Mrs. Moorhouse, – Your letter has been handed to me, and it is with the very greatest regret that I have to inform you that your son, Pte. H. Moorhouse, was killed on September 3rd. I personally have only just taken over the command of this Company, but I understand that my predecessor (Mr. Holland) has written to you explaining matters fully. During the time your son was with us he gained the respect of both officers and his comrades. He was always ‘game,’ and did his duty nobly and well.”
Pte. Jas. A. Moorhouse, of the same regiment (a younger brother of the above), was wounded at the same time and place and is now in hospital in Kent.
06 September 1918
MOORHOUSE – In ever loving memory of Private Harry Moorhouse, Lewis Gun Section, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who was killed in action on September 3rd, 1916. – R.I.P.
He left his home in the flower of youth,
He looked strong and brave;
We little thought how soon he’d be
Laid in a hero’s grave.
We pictured his safe returning,
We longed to clasp his hand,
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in the better land.
From his loving Mother, Sisters and Brothers, (Jim a prisoner of war).
27 August 1920
MOORHOUSE – In loving memory of Private Henry Moorhouse, 1/6th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, killed in action on September 3rd, 1916.
“Rest in peace.”
Ever remembered by Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 2 Belmont Street, Skipton.
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22 September 1916
EARBY BROTHERS: One Killed and Another Wounded in the Same Dug-out.
Mrs. H. Moorhouse, 20, Rostle Top Road, Earby (late of Skipton), has received information that her son, Pte. Henry Moorhouse, 6th Battalion Duke of Wellington’s, was killed in a dug-out on the 3rd inst. He was 22 years of age, and prior to the war worked as a weaver at Messrs. R. Nutter’s Albion Shed. He had been at the Front about 15 months. The sad news was confirmed by the following letter from Second Lieutenant Mallinson, of the same regiment:–
September 14th.
“Dear Mrs. Moorhouse, – Your letter has been handed to me, and it is with the very greatest regret that I have to inform you that your son, Pte. H. Moorhouse, was killed on Sept. 3rd. I personally have only just taken over the command of this company, but I understand that my predecessor (Mr. Holland) had written to you explain matters fully. During the time your son was with us he gained the respect of both officers and his comrades. He was always ‘game’ and did his duty nobly and well. I know that time alone can help you to forget your great loss, but I hope you bear your sorrow as bravely as your son died.”
Pte. Jas. A. Moorhouse, of the same regiment (a younger brother of the above), was wounded at the same time and place, and is now in hospital in Kent.
A further letter has been received by Mrs. Moorhouse, which states:– “I feel it is my painful duty to write and sympathise with you in the great blow you have received through the loss of your son Harry, and Jim who has been wounded. They were two very good lads, also very hearty, and well respected by all the lads in the platoon. I can truly say that all the lads will miss them very much. They both had always a kind word and a smile for all. Your son was laid to rest by the side of his other comrades that were killed at the same time. Jim was taken to the hospital, and I think he will pull through all right. He was wounded in the leg. The gun team they were in were stood by, and paid their respect to him at the graveside. He died a soldier’s death, fighting for his King and country. He would suffer no pain, as death was instantaneous. We can only hope that God will give you strength to bear the heavy loss you are called upon to bear. We all share with you in your trouble, and again accept our deepest sympathy on behalf of the gunners. Signed, Corpl. J. J. Brown and Lce.-Corpl. Knowles."
31 August 1917
In ever loving memory of Harry, the beloved son of Hannah Moorhouse, who was killed in action on Sept. 3rd, 1916.
Not dead to those who loved him,
Not lost, but gone before;
He lives with us in memory still,
And will do, ever more.
When all the toilsome journey o’er,
And all the weary voyage done;
Upon the happy, heavenly shore
Once more the parted shall be one.
– From Mother, Sisters, and Brothers (Jim in France). 7, Russell Street, Skipton.
31 May 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Skipton Prisoner of War
Mrs. H. Moorhouse, of 14, Southey Street, Skipton, has received a field card from her son, Pte. J. A. Moorhouse, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, to say he was a prisoner of war in Germany unwounded. He was reported missing from April 10th. His brother, Pte. Harry Moorhouse, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, was killed on Sept. 3rd, 1916, and Pte. J. A. Moorhouse was wounded by the same shell.
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