Henry Walter Rake was born on the 22nd February 1883 to Walter and Ada Rake in Hackney, London. His father was a wood engraver and by 1891...
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Henry Walter Rake
Gunner
Service No. 190009
Age 35
Died on 29 May 1918
Royal Field Artillery
BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT
Somme, France
Son of Walter H. and Ada Emily Rake, of 27, Dalton Avenue, Rusholme, Manchester.
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From your Great Great Niece, eternal thanks for your great sacrifice, it will never be forgotten.
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Henry Walter Rake was my Great Great Uncle, a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery, killed in May 1918, leaving behind his wife Florrie.
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