Eamer, Harry 1916

Harry Eamer. Died 1 July 1916

Harry was born in 1887, a son of Aaron and Rosetta Eamer. In 1901 the family lived in Toutley where Aaron worked as a gardener. By 1911 Harry was serving in the army, 2nd battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, (which was overseas) whilst his parents lived alone on the Toutley estate, their 10 children all having left home.

Harry had married in the spring of 1916, Rose (Carrie) Lawrence and sadly Harry was killed on the opening day of the battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916 aged 28.

His body has no known grave and he is commemorated on the great memorial at Thiepval.

Harry appears on the Roll Of Honour in St Catherine’s Church, Bearwood, Berks. Click here.

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