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Coming out of the army in 1909, Henry Berry returned to Gloucester, where his parents lived in Alvin Street, and joined Gloucester Rugby Club. He became a star forward, earning a call-up to the England side of 1910, playing in all the Five Nations games of that year. At the time of his death in 1915, Harry’s wife was landlady of the Stag’s Head Inn in Alvin Street.

Thanks to everybody who replied to my post. Your help is greatly appreiciated. There is a lot of information to sift through. I am not sure if we are related some of the names associated with him appear in my information but the dates don't match up. But I'll keep researching, I will get to to bottom of this. Its difficult living in Canada trying to piece together your family history. Biggest source of information Parents and immediate family have passed away. :-D

Berry, Henry

Played for England in four Internationals: 1910 W+ I= F+ (1t) S+ (1t)

Henry Berry was born on 8 January 1883 at Gloucester. Husband of Beatrice Eveline Berry, of 68 Alvin Street, Gloucester.

Played as a Forward for: St Mark’s School Gloucester, Gloucester, The Army

Profession: Army/Publican

Remarks: He served in the Gloucestershire Regiment 4th Militia Volunteers during the South African War (Queen’s Medal) on St Helena, having enlisted at age 16. He later transferred to the 1st Battalion of the Gloucester Regiment and served in Ceylon and India, then became a Reserve in 1909 after contracting malaria. During his service he played Rugby for the Regiment, and was captain of ‘D’ Company’s team for five unbeaten seasons. Henry played for Gloucester RFC between 1909 and 1913, originally as a centre and later as a forward. He was selected as reserve for England in 1909. In 1910 he played in England’s first match at Twickenham.

xxxx In January 1910 he married Beatrice Eveline Arnold and together they ran the Red Lion public house, later moving to The Stag’s Head. Their son, Harry George, was born in August 1911, and a daughter, Phyllis Irene was born in April 1915. xxxx

War service: He was recalled to the Regiment in 1914 and served as 5711, Corporal, 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. He went to France in February 1915.

On the 8th May they [the 1st Battalion] moved up to take part in the battle of Aubers Ridge. The attacks failed and the Battalion marched back to Locon on the 10th May. They had lost 11 officers and 253 men.

At 1600 on 9 May 1915, the 1st Gloucesters attacked with the 1st South Wales Borderers during the Battle of Aubers Ridge. The two battalions lost 495 men between them, including Harry Berry.

He was killed in action on 9 May 1915, at Festubert, and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France [Panel 17].

SSSoooo Peter,

We have an awful lot of info on Henry/Harry now (thanks to the people above).

Who are you trying to connect him to in 'your' family ???

Dea Xxx