Harold Hurt
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Father: George Hurt, born in 1868 at Nottingham, worked as a lace maker. Mother: Mary Ann, born n 1872 in Nottingham. Sisters: Mary, born in 1899 at Nottingham and Lottie.born in January 1901 also in Nottingham. The family lived at No Man's Yard, Nottingham before moving to 19 Beaumont Street, Sneinton, Nottingham.
Embarked with battalion on 08/09/1914. In October 1914 the battalion was at the village of Ennetieres in a sharp salient. The position was too exposed and too extended. They were heavily shelled and caught in enfilade fire, but they were refused permission to retire. The battalion was again heavily attacked and eventually overrun. There were over 700 casualties, with 484 men captured. Pte. Hurt was killed in action on 20/10/1914, but his body was never recovered. However, his name was commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial.
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