Henry C De Claire

Henry was born in Penarth in 1899 He was the son of William and step-son Ellen de Claire, brother of Louise and half-brother of Will, Theresa, Peter, Charles and Ilene. In 1911 the family lived at 27 Maughan St, Penarth. Henry served in the 19th Battalion, the Kings (Liverpool Regiment) with the rank of Private (service number 94239). He was killed in action on 29th April 1918 aged 29 and is commemorated on Panel 31 to 34 and 162 and 162A and 163A. Tyne Cot Memorial. He was a member of Christchurch Congregational Church.