THE short life of Harlow resident, Harry Reynolds as read by Annette Lidster.

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Never Forget.

Harry’s parents were John Reynolds who was born in Magdalen Laver in about 1835 and Elizabeth Clayden who was born in Great Parndon in about1834. John and Elizabeth married in Harlow in the summer of 18561. Harry Reynolds was born in Great Parndon in 18792. Sadly, Harry’s mother died later that year.

The 1881 census shows Harry residing in Harlow Common, Harlow with his father John and siblings William, Rachel and Sarah. John was working as an agricultural labourer. The 1891 census shows Harry living with his father in Harlow Common. John was working as a general labourer. Harry married Rose Broad in Harlow in the spring of 19033.

The 1911 census shows Harry and Rose living in Foster Street where Harry was working as a general labourer. They had 4 children, Edith, Beatrice, Henry and Ivy.

Private Harry Reynolds, 33383, enlisted in Epping and joined The 1st Battalion of The Bedfordshire Regiment. He previously served as a Private, 31124, in The Essex Regiment. Harry fought in The Battle of the Somme and took part in The Battle of Arras, attacking La Coulotte on 23 April 1917. Harry was killed in action on that day, although official records recorded his death taking place on 27 April 1917. Harry was 39 years old. He is commemorated on The Arras Memorial to the Missing, France. Bay 5. Register Index Number MR20.

Harry’s widow Rose remarried in 19194 to William Hoy and died in Harlow in 19565 at the age of 74.