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231330 Rflmn. Henry Kenneth Weatherhead British Army 16th Btn. C Company. London Regiment from:Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (d.10th Sept 1916) Henry Weatherhead was the son of Henry (a bank manager for Barclays) and Florence Esther Weatherhead, of 'Naunton', Holland Rd, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, He was born in Colchester on 10th Sept 1892. He attended Felsted School May 1906 to Dec 1907 and then worked in the Bank of England as a clerk. He was granted war leave from 6th Jan 1916 and enlisted in the 16th (Queen's Westminster Rifles) Battalion, London Regiment, serving in C Company. On the 10th September 1916 after 7am D Company 16th Londons closed on its left and C Company was formed on the right of D each attacking in waves of Platoons in line. D Companys leading Platoon were ordered to swing to their left to attack the sunken road trench on the N. side of the Combles - Leuze Wood Road and half the H.Q. Bombers were also given to Officer Commander D Company for the purpose of helping in the attack on this trench. 2nd Lieut Johnston and a patrol from C Company reconnoitered the direction of the attack for C Companys attack. The casualties during the night were heavy. 2nd Lieuts Aspergis and Johnston being killed and some 40 soldiers of C and D being killed or wounded. This could be the moment when Henry Weatherhead was killed though initially reported as missing and presumed as killed in action 10th September 1916. He is buried at Combles Communal Cemetery Extension, and also remembered by the Bank of England War Memorial bronze plaque. Additional Information: I was moved to see a photograph of Henry. He was my father’s cousin and I had heard my father talk of Henry’s father, Harry Weatherhead of Clacton. I have researched a lot of my family tree and have seen photos of Henry’s grave, but the photo was a wonderful surprise. Thank you so much. S. Record Reply Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**