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Harry George Bateman
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 15/11/1893 |
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Place of birth: Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom |
General information
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Last known residence: Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom |
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Profession: Stableman |
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Religion: Church of England |
Army information
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Country: Canada |
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Force: Canadian Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Private |
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Service number: 114539 |
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Enlistment date: 29/07/1915 |
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Enlistment place: Camp Sewell, Manitoba, Canada |
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Units: — Canadian Mounted Rifles, 1st Bn. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 05/06/1916 |
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Place of death: Observatory Ridge, Zillebeke, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 22 |
Cemetery
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Tyne Cot Cemetery Plot: LXVI Row: B Grave: 1 |
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My story
Harry George Bateman, a former stableman, was born on November 15th, 1893, in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England, as the son of George Bateman. On July 29th, 1915, he enlisted at Sewell Camp, Manitoba, Canada, and served as a Private in the 1st Mounted Rifles Battalion, part of the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Canadian Division.
On June 5th, 1916, the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade was involved in the Battle of Mont Sorrel, which had started on June 2nd near Hill 62. The battle began with a strong German attack, including heavy shelling and the explosion of mines under the Canadian positions. It was a dangerous and chaotic fight, and the brigade suffered many casualties. On the 5th, the 1st Mounted Rifles Battalion was ordered to move back to Steenvoorde, which they did the next day.
Harry, aged 23, was reported missing on June 5th and later presumed killed in action that same day or shortly after. His body was later found near Hill 62. Private Harry George Bateman is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot LXVI, Row B, Grave 1.
On June 5th, 1916, the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade was involved in the Battle of Mont Sorrel, which had started on June 2nd near Hill 62. The battle began with a strong German attack, including heavy shelling and the explosion of mines under the Canadian positions. It was a dangerous and chaotic fight, and the brigade suffered many casualties. On the 5th, the 1st Mounted Rifles Battalion was ordered to move back to Steenvoorde, which they did the next day.
Harry, aged 23, was reported missing on June 5th and later presumed killed in action that same day or shortly after. His body was later found near Hill 62. Private Harry George Bateman is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot LXVI, Row B, Grave 1.
Sources 4
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1st Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles. (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa (LAC), RG9-III-D-3, 4946, T-10754--T-10755, 464). https://library-archives.canada.ca Sources used |
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8th Canadian Infantry Brigade. (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa (LAC), RG9-III-D-3, 4895, T-10690, 286). https://library-archives.canada.ca Sources used |
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Circumstances of Death Registers, First World War (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa (LAC), RG150, 1992-93/314, 145-238). https://library-archives.canada.ca Sources used |
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Commonwealth War Graves Registers, First World War (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa (LAC), RG150, 1992-93/314, 39-144). https://library-archives.canada.ca Sources used |
More information 4
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/461868 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=223ec727-e65c-4b8c-90f0-36d2e64fbb18 |
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Lives of the First World War (Imperial War Museum) https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/5562884 |
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The Canadian Virtual War Memorial https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/461868 |