Harold Hiley was the son of John Hiley.
He was a member of Hope Lodge of Oddfellows, Todmorden / a cotton weaver of 3 Russell Street, Cross Stone [1911] / a weaver at Hollins Mill, Walsden.
On 29th April 1911, he married Martha Walker at St Peter's Church, Walsden.
Martha, a spinner of 149 Knowlwood Road, Walsden, was the daughter of Alfred Walker
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted [Whitsuntide 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
In late 1917, he was wounded in the arm in France, and was in hospital in England for eight or nine months before returning to France about June 1918.
He was killed at Harcourt, France [30th August 1918] (aged 27).
The Todmorden & District News [20th September 1918] reported his death
Private Harold Hiley, W.R.R., killed in action in France on the 30th of August, aged 27
The Todmorden & District News [1st November 1918] published
In loving memory of Private Thomas Henry Walker, D.L.I., who died of wounds in the 3rd Canadian Hospital;, France, on the 21st October, 1918.From his sorrowing Father, Mother, Sisters (including Martha) and Brother. 149 Knowlwood Road, Todmorden.
Also in loving remembrance of our son-in-law Private Harold Hiley killed in France, 30th August, 1918
The Todmorden & District News [29th August 1919] published
In loving memory of my dear husband, Pte. Harold Hiley, 17249, W.R.Regt.; killed in action 30th August, 1918. From his loving Wife, Mrs M. Hiley. 149, Knowlwood Road, Todmorden."In loving remembrance of our dear son and brother Private Harold Hiley, No. 17249, 2nd Batt. West Riding Regt., killed in action in France, August 30th, 1918, aged 27 years. - From his Father, Mother and Brother. 3, Russell Street, Millwood, Todmorden
He was buried at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France [Grave Ref I E 34].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Aidan's Church, on the Memorial at Roomfield Baptist School, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden
His brother-in-law Thomas Henry Walker also died in the War.
On 1st April 1920, Martha married (2) Joseph Dalski [1895-19??] at Christ Church, Todmorden
Joseph, a soldier of Richmond Barracks, Dublin, was the son of John Dalski, butcher
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham
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