FOX H.

Harry Fox

Private 41265

25th Bn, Durham Light Infantry

Harry Fox died on Saturday 2nd December 1916, Age 37, and was buried in the MORECAMBE AND HEYSHAM (TORRISHOLME) CEMETERY, Lancashire.

He was baptised at St Mary's Church, Sutton on 5th September 1880, and was the son of William and Susannah Fox, of Mount Street, Sutton. 

At the time of Harry's birth his father was a Grocer's assistant, but over time he became a Grocer and later the Landlord of the Newcastle Arms in Sutton. His widow, Susannah, took over the licence on his death.

Harry Fox was the husband of Ada Fox, of 288 Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts.

Notts Free Press - In Memoriam - 30th November 1917

Fox - In Fond and Loving Memory of Private Harry Fox, No. 41265, D.L.I., who died December 2nd 1916, aged 37 years. Days of sadness still come o'er us, Tears of sorrow often flow; Memory keeps our loved one near us, Whom God claimed not long ago. No one knows the parting, Or what that parting cost; But God in His great sorrow, Has gained what we have lost. - From his loving Wife and Children.

Notts Free Press - In Memoriam - 6th Decenber 1918

Fox - In Loving Memory of Private Harry Fox, Durham Light Infantry, who died at Morecambe on December 2nd 1916, aged 37 years. Loving memory ever clings. - From Mother, Dad, Jennie, and Brother Charlie in Salonica.

From ‘Soldiers who died in the Great War 1914-19 – Durham Light Infantry’

FOX Harry. Born Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, enlisted Mansfield (resides Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts). 25th Bn., Durham Light Infantry, Private 41265, Died, at home, 2nd December 1916.

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Research by Heather Faulkes
Gravestone photograph taken by Heather Faulkes