Herbert was born on 28th November 1872, in Oldham, Lancashire. Son of Henry Barber (born 1847) and his wife Stotira (formerly Stotira St...
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Herbert Barber
Private
Service No. 5665
Age 42
Died on 7 July 1915
Lancashire Fusiliers
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of Harry and Sophia Barber; husband of Ada Clara Smith (formerly Barber), of 411, Featherstall Rd., Oldham. Served in the South African Campaign.
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Husband of Ada Clara. Father of Clara, Lilian and Edith. Remembered still.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember you.
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Herbert, O valiant heart, who to your glory came….your memory hallowed in the land you loved.
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Herbert, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, but, as a former soldier in the 1st and 7th Battalions of the Royal Warw...
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