WW1 Framed Death Plaque "Harold Morris"
A beautifully framed First World War Death Plaque.
Hand made mahogany circular frame.
Engraved "Harold Morris".
The framed plaque size is 19.5cm dia x 2.5cm.
We believe this plaque relates to;
Pte 22177 Harold Morris. Age 19 Liverpool.
The Kings Regiment, 20th Battalion.
On 13th November 1914, Harold Morris enlisted in the 20th Battalion, KLR, stating his age as 19 years 12 days and his occupation as clerk. It is apparent that Harold gave a false age as he would have been only 17 years 8 months.
Formed in November 1914 the 20th Battalion were originally billeted at Tournament Hall, Knotty Ash. On the 29th January 1915 they moved to the hutted accommodation, purposely built at Lord Derby’s estate at Knowsley Hall. On 30th April 1915 the 20th Battalion alongside the other three battalions left Liverpool via Prescot Station for further training at Belton Park, Grantham. They remained here until September 1915 when they reached Larkhill Camp on Salisbury Plain.
Harold arrived in France on 07th November 1915 and in March 1916 was admitted to 21 CCS and No.1 General Hospital, suffering from rheumatism. He eventually rejoined 20 KLR on 14th May 1916.
On 03rd July 1916 he was killed in action.
Harold's body was not recovered from the battlefield or was subsequently lost as he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.