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258800 Pte. Harry Bentley British Army 18th Btn. York and Lancaster Regiment from:Horbury, Yorkshire (d.10th Oct 1918) Harry Bentley, my great-uncle, was born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire 12 Apr 1888. He enlisted in the 13th (Service) Btn., Yorkshire Regiment on 11th Nov 1915, but was discharged 21st Feb 1916 no longer physically fit for military service due to severe psoriasis. He re-enlisted 14th Dec 1917 in the West Yorkshire Regiment On 18th Mar 1918, he was transferred to 1/1st Northern Cyclist Battalion and sent to France. On 18th June 1918, he was transferred to the 18th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. He died 10th October 1918 from leg wounds received in action. He is buried at La Kreule Military Cemetery at Hazebrouck, France. 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.**