THE short life of Harlow resident Reginald Wheeler as read out by Meg Lake of the Harlow theatre community.

This project has been brought to you by Harlow Council’s Civic Fund and HTS Ltd.

Never Forget.

Reginald’s parents were George Wheeler, born in Harlow in 18431 and Margaret Thrussel, born in Dublin, Ireland in c.1849. They married in Epping in 18772 and Reginald Wheeler was born in Harlow in 18903.

The 1891 census shows Reginald living in Latton Street with
his parents and siblings Ruth and James. George was working
as an agricultural labourer. The 1901 census shows Reginald
still residing in Latton Street with his parents and siblings William, James, Winifred and Edward. George was working as an agricultural labourer.

The 1911 census shows Reginald still living in Latton Street with his parents and siblings. Reginald was 20 years old and working as a groom. Younger brother Edward aged 13 was at school.
Gunner Reginald Wheeler, 122205, became a clearing officer in The Royal Field Artillery. Edward joined the army later during the war and survived the conflict. Reginald died from injuries sustained during the war on 19 September 1919 at the age of 29 and is buried in Latton (St Mary’s) Churchyard, Harlow at the south west end of the church. Register Index Number UK Essex 169.