Henry was awarded the Military Medal
Gazette Issue 30287 published on the 14 September 1917
His Majesty the KING - has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Ladies, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men :—
82792 Bombardier H. R. Showell, R.G.A. (Chingford).
Royal Garrison Artillery, 22nd Heavy Battery
Killed In Action, France 17/04/1918, Age 40
Buried in LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY, MORBECQUE, Plot 4. Row E. Grave 6
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Son of Napoleon Henry and Sarah Lucy Showell, of London. Husband of M. A. B. Showell, of 34, Lyndhurst Road, Highams Park, Essex
Born & enlisted Hackney
Residence, Highams Park & Chingford, Essex
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