On the evening of 21 July, Henry took supplies up to his battalion in the front line near Marmetz Wood. As his men unloaded the horses, he...
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Henry Webber
Lieutenant
Service No. Unknown
Age 67
Died on 21 July 1916
South Lancashire Regiment
DARTMOOR CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT
Somme, France
Son of William Webber, M.D., and Eliza Webber (nee Preston); husband of the late Emily Webber (nee Morris). Native of Horley, Surrey. For over 40 years a member of the London Stock Exchange. Henry Webber is the oldest known battle death recorded for the First World War.
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Henry Webber was the 1st ever Mayor of Horley Town Council. He is now commemorated in a new book, Men of Horley 1914 - 1918 Lest We Forget
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HE DID NOT FOR A MOMENT PAUSE, BUT GAVE HIS LIFE IN HONOURS CAUSE
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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