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Pte. William Henry Hill None
British Army 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment
from:Helewood, Clayhanger, Devon
(d.27th May 1918)
Henry Hill was the son of a farmer, who farmed at Helewood Farm, Clayhanger, Devon. He enlisted with the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry, service no 38490, before being posted to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment.
He was killed in action aged 19 years on the 27th May 1918 in the Aisne region during the heavy German attacks, of the spring offensive of 1918.
He is remembered with honour on the Soissons Memorial.