G/17827 Pte Henry Robert List, 16th Middlesex Regiment

East Londoner Henry Robert List was killed in action on this day, 15th July, in 1917. Soldiers Died in The Great War records that he was born in Canning Town, and living in Canning Town when he enlisted there. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission notes that he was the son of Mr and Mrs List of 56 Blanche Street, Hermit Road, Plaistow, London. He was 23 years old when he died.

Henry's army number tells us that he enlisted for wartime service only (G/ prefix) and that he joined up in the second half of August 1915. His medal index card confirms that he must have arrived overseas on or after 1st January 1916.

Henry is buried at Canada Farm Cemetery near Ypres, Belgium. His grave reference is I.D.14.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Sources:

Ancestry.co.uk (Medal index card)
Army Service Numbers 1881-1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Soldiers Died in the Great War