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220468 Pte. Harry Andrews British Army 1st Btn. King's Own Scottish Borderers from:Hessle Road, Hull (d.4th Oct 1917) Harry Andrews was my great grandfather. He joined the Colours in September 1916 but before this he was a rullyman employed by Messers Hayes, Alfred Street, Hull general carters. He was shot by a sniper on the morning of 4th of October 1917 age 27. An officer wrote to his wife and young son (my grandfather). "I must send you some expression of my deep sympathy with you in the great loss you have sustained. Private Andrews was a good soldier who fought nobly for home and honour and we all grieve over his death. He was killed by a sniper on the morning of 4 October 1917 whilst he was engaged in a successful attack of that day. He was later buried by his comrades. I commend you to him who is able to bind up the wounds of our hearts. May he be very near you in your darkest days." We still have the letter, death plaque and medals. We as a family are very proud of Harry. My father is named after him. Lest we forget. Your great grand daughter Sue and your Loving family in East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 the 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.**