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Sgt. Harry Speight DCM.

British Army 8th Btn. West Yorkshire Regiment

from:Leeds

(d.29th July 1918)

Sergeant Harry Speight served with the 8th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment and died in battle on the Montage de Bligny on 29th July 1918. He had previously been mentioned in despatches and received the D.C.M in 1917. He and his comrades who died at Bligny are commemorated each year in a special service at Leeds Minster. His battalion was awarded the French Croix de Guerre for their action in repelling the enemy.



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