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War
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WW1
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Rank
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Private
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Initial 1
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H
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Initial 2
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J
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Initial 3
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Forename (s)
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Henry John
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Surname
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Venn
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Award for Gallantry
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Citation from the London Gazette
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On War Memorial
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No
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On Porch Triptych
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No
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Other
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Community Centre Memorial
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Born
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Enlisted
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Residence
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How died
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Theatre
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Rank
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Private
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Regiment/service
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Devonshire Regiment
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Unit text
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53rd Bn.
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Age
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18
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Date of Death
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10/11/1918
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Additional Info
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Son of Charles and Mary Venn, of Coombe Cottage, Sidcot, Winscombe. Born at Shipham.
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Service #
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S/4013
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Grave/
Memorial Reference
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North-East of Church.
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Grave/Memorial
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SHIPHAM (ST. LEONARD) CHURCHYARD
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Biographical Info
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Henry's name is on the Winscombe School [now Community Centre] memorial plaque
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Research Info
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On Shipham War Memorial
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