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  • Blotwich, Walsall
  • Staffordshire, England
  • Craghead, Co. Durham
  • Son of Henry and Sarah Ann Mansell, of Craghead, Co. Durham; three brothers, Timothy, Albert and Leo; Timothy and Albert also served in the war, they survived; Albert served in the DLI, got wounded in December 1917 and returned home; Timothy served in the RAMC and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery;
  • When Henry was mortally wounded Albert accompanied him to the dressing station;

Military service

  • Blotwich
  • 1349
  • Serjeant
  • 1st/8th Bn. Durham Light Infantry "C" Coy.
  • to France on 19 April 1915

Death

  • Died of gunshot wounds to the back and arms, n°17 CCS
  • 29
  • V - C - 36

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