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- Enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry 2/9/14 & transferred to RNVR [Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve] 7/9/14. Howe Bn. B/196 7/9/14-2/5/15 SW [we think this means that he was wounded] left arm, rejoined Howe Bn. (undated)-27/11/15 DD [Discharged Dead].
- Buried at sea Lat: 39' 20' N. Long: 25' 17' E. Port Mudros by Rev. E.T. Clarke ; Was admitted on 25th inst. with bomb wounds of buttock & some slight rigidity of abdomen. Remained in much the same condition till 27th inst, when he suddenly, after movement, got worse, & was evidently suffering from internal Haemorrhage. His condition was such that laparoting was deemed unadvisable. He died very shortly after from internal Haemorrhage ; Born Darlington, Durham 15/3/1891. A Labourer. Resided with Father, Joseph, at 16 Houndgate, Darlington, Co. Durham. Brother of William Hardaker, of 3 Brook Terrace, Hopetown, Darlington, who advised in Nov.1920 that their father was now dead.
- 1914 Star issued to Legal Rep. of Father 14/7/24, V.B. issued to Legal Rep. of Father.
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