Harry Hirst

Private. 37962. 2nd Btn. York and Lancaster Regiment.

Born: 1890.

Son of Mr. Wyndham Hirst.

Address: 2 Barlborough Place, Scar Lane, Golcar.

Enlisted in June 1916.

Occupation: Beamer at Whitwam& Co. Ramsden Mill, Linthwaite.

Embarked for France September 1916.

Killed in action 21st March 1918. Aged 25.

Commemorated on the Arras Memorial to the Missing.

Harry was educated at Crow Lane Board School, Milnsbridge. He attended Milnsbridge Baptist Church and Sunday School and also Scapegoat Hill Baptist Chapel.

His Name appears on the Roll of Honour in St. John's Church, Golcar, Crow lane Board School and Milnsbridge War Memorial.