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Surname: HAYES
Forename(s): Henry
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Service No: 7/12433
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Battalion / Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion
Division: 10th (Irish) Division
Age: 23
Date of Death: 1916-09-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. B. 4.
CWGC Cemetery: LAHANA MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Henry Hayes was the son of Charles and Jane Hayes (née - ).
Henry's uncle, Mr. J. Hayes, was living in Barnoldswick, Yorkshire in 1917.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Henry Hayes, 12433, R. Dub. Fus. Theatre of War first served in: 2B Balkans. Date of entry therein: 9.8.15. D. of W. 26.9.16.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Henry Hayes, 12433, 7/R.D.F.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Henry Hayes, 7/12433, 7th (S) Bn R. Dublin Fusiliers. Date and Place of Death: 26.9.16. 27 Casualty Clearing Station, Solonica [sic]. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Sister - Mrs Mary Thorpe. £11 8s. 5d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Herbert. Named on card(s): Sister - Mrs Mary Thorpe, born 1868. Address: Middle Lodge, Kilruddery, Bray, Co Wicklow.
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: Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 10th (Irish) Division
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09 March 1917
BARNOLDSWICK – A SAD MEMENTO
The following lines were found in a letter written by Pte. Harry Hayes, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, nephew of Mr. J. Hayes, Barnoldswick, killed on July 1st 1916. The letter was amongst the few little mementoes sent home to his uncle:–
“A Voice from the Grave.”
“Brave men” of the stay-at-homes,
What are you going to do?
There are blanks in files of the bloodstained miles
Of the trenches we hold for you.
“Brave Men” of the stay-at-homes,
Gird on your manhood, do!
We’ll fight for the lives of your girls and wives,
But why should we fight for you?
“Fancy socks” of the stay-at-homes,
Double out to the fighting line;
Dare you disgrace a fighting race?
Dare you the job decline?
“Fancy shoes” of the stay-at-homes,
To your brothers, O be true!
We’ll fight for the fame of old England’s name,
But why should we die for you?
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