Harry Reginald Key
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Son of Mr. Harry & Harriett Key he was born 1898 in Nottingham. He had a brother Stanley and 3 sisters, Kate, Florence and Miriam. Prior to the war both he and his brother had followed their Father to the colliery for work and young Harry was working at the Pit bank on the winding machine. In 1901 the family lived at 27 Crocus Street in Nottingham then moved by 1911 to 66 Manvers Street in Netherfield then later moved to 90 Dunstan Street also in Netherfield.
Harry was examined as fit to join on 11 March 1914 at Netherfield stating he was 17 and enlisted 12 March 1914 for a period of 4 years. He was sent to France arriving there 25 Feb 1915. Killed in action he was buried at Woods Cemetery in Belgium. He was awarded the 1914-15 Star which his mother received in December and she later signed for the British and Victory medals as well as the brass plaque. His effects included a prayer book, hymn book some photos and a knife.
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