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NAME: Blackburn, Harry George or Henry George (Henry on Andover - Mission Room, on one pension card George Henry)

RANK: Private

UNIT: Hampshire Regiment

BATTALION ETC: 2nd Battalion

REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 10825

HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH: Drowned 13th August 1915 when HM Transport Royal Edward torpedoed

WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli)

OTHER INFORMATION: Age 25. Son of George and Sarah Blackburn of 47 New St., Andover, Hants. She remarried became Reddan living at 15 Chanly Street, Andover Hants, formerly above address (pension card). Also on pension card is address (crossed out) Upper Wyck, nr Alton. Born: Guildford, Surrey. Enlisted: Romsey, Hants. Resided: Andover, Hants.