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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 09/01/2021
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars (British Army)
Date Of Birth: 04/08/1894
Died: 11/09/1914 (Killed in Action)
Age: 20
Summary      
Henry Bryans was the son of Samuel and Rachel Bryans. Henry was born on 4th August 1894 in Caledon, County Tyrone. It is believed the family moved from Caledon to Cambrai St, Belfast sometime between 1897 and 1899. Henry worked as labourer in an iron works. Private Henry Bryans was serving with the 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars when he was killed in action on the 11 September 1914 at the First Battle of Aisne in France. Henry was 19 years old. Henry was one of 5 Bryans brothers who fought in the war. Two were killed; Henry and Frederick.
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Cemetery Details
Grave
Cemetery: La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial
  La Ferte, Seine-et-Marne, 
Grave Ref: No Ref.
CWGC Casualty 877920
Summary      
La Ferte-sous-Jouarre is a small town 66 kilometres to the east of Paris, located on the main road (N3) running east from Paris. The Memorial is situated in a small park on the south-western edge of the town, on the south bank of the River Marne, just off the main road to Paris, The Memorial Register is kept at the Town Hall.
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1 1901 Census lists Bryans family Lists Henry as age 6 living with the family at house 20 in Cambrai Street, Shankill Ward, Antrim
2 1911 Census lists Bryans family Lists Henry as age 16 living with the family at house 20 in Cambrai Street, Shankill Ward, Antrim
3 FindAGrave.com Photo of Private Henry Bryans' inscription
4 Forum discussion (GWF) Forum discussion about Henry Bryans
5 Glenavy History Details of Henry Bryans and his family
6 La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial Includes information and photo of Henry Bryans
7 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
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