Harold Tindall
in 1911 census he was a labourer.
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Harold Tindall was born in 1888 at Bardney, Lincolnshire, he was the son of John a farm labourer and Millicent Eliza Tindall née Bellamy of Swinerby Newark.
His father John was born in 1854 at Lissington, Lincolnshire, his mother Millicent Eliza Bellamy was born in 1851 at Billingham, Lincolnshire, they were married in 1880 at Sleaford, Lincolnshire, they went on to have 5 children.
In the 1911 census his parents and siblings are living at Cotham, Newark, John 55 yrs is a farm labourer, he is living with his wife Millicent 60 yrs and their children, Lewis 28 yrs a farm labourer, Newcomb 15 yrs a farm labourer, also living with them is a daughter in law Ellen Tindall 31 yrs and a grandsonWilfred 2 yrs and 10 months old.
Harold married May Atkinson (born 25th February 1880) they were married in 1908 at Lincoln.
In the same 1911 census we find that Harold has left the family home, and is living at 49 Waterloo Street, Boultham, Lincolnshire, Harold 23 yrs is a farm labourer, he is living with his wife May 24 yrs
Commencing 28th May 1918 his wisow May was awarded a pension of 19 shillings a week.
Corporal Harold Tindall enlisted at Lincoln whilst residing at Swinderby, he served with the 8th battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, he landed in France on 10th September 1915, he was killed in action on 20th April 1917, having no known grave his name is commemroated on the Arras Memorial.
His brother Private Newcomb Tindall enlisted at Lincoln he served with the 5th battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, he was killed in action on 15th April 1918, having no known grave his name is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial
addtional rsearch and information Peter Gillings
Photo of Harold Tindall
Arras Memorial courtesy of the cwgc