Service Details
Name:
HARBORD
Given Name:
JOHN
Initials:
J
Rank:
Captain
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Regiment:
Norfolk Yeomanry
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Date of Death:
1918-07-10
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Age:
24
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, received near Nieppe Forest, 6th July.
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 26 July 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He showed great courage and determination while leading his company, in face of heavy fire, over difficult country. He shot three of the enemy and took an officer and three men prisoners."
Additional
Information:
Son of Philip and Elinor Julia Harbord, of Northwold Lodge, Brandon, Norfolk. Native of Norfolk. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Commemoration
Country:
France
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Locality:
Pas de Calais
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Cemetery:
LES BARAQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, SANGATTE
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Grave Reference:
IV. C. 7.

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