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Pte. Henry James Guy
British Army 2nd Btn. Essex Regiment
from:Barking, Essex
Henry Guy was my grandfather, a real salty character. He made his attestation on 4th October 1906, served with 2nd Essex, qualified in mounted infantry duties at Longmoor on 5th January 1909, went to France on 22nd August 1914, and subsequently was taken prisoner. This information is confirmed from family knowledge, the Essex Regiment museum, and attestation papers.
He had brothers who also served in the Essex Regiment: William Patrick Guy DCM, 4th Essex, who served in France (Expeditionary Force) twice and the Mediterranean, he transferred to the Lincolns. Charles Guy, 1st Essex, served in Quetta (Pakistan) and then landed at Gallipoli 25th April 1915. He was killed in action there on 6th June 1915 and is buried at Hellas Memorial. John Guy served with 69 Battery, Field Artillery during the Boer War. I served with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment (Beds, Herts, Essex) Pompadours from 1978 to 1981.

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