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ref: 1616
Grave location: A C-7
PETERKOSKY, Harry
Died Wednesday 29th October 1941, aged 21
Marcheshvan, 5702

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Born 1919 Poplar
Father: Jack/Jacob Peterkosky born 1882 Russia Poland
Mother: Annie nee Lewis born 1886 Whitechapel
Siblings:
Nelly born 1905 Pancras
Fanny born 1906 Whitechapel
Katie born 1908 Pancras
Sylvia born 1910 Mile End
Albert born 1915 Poplar
Louis born 1921 Poplar
There's a photo of him in uniform at http://www.mundia.com/us/Gallery/Details/6312862/-1311980795/e12f318a-b7d2-4703-bee8-372f39440dbb
Death registered in Boston, Lincolnshire.Died as a result of a collision between his Army motor cycle and an oncoming lorry. JC report of his death states (28 Nov 1941):
Killed Gunner H. Peterkosky, R.A. Gunner Peterkosky was the son of Mr. I. Peterkosky, of 44, Glenfield Road, Leicester.
CWGC:
Rank:Gunner Service No:978374 Date of Death:29/10/1941 Age:20 Regiment/Service:Royal Artillery, 7 Defence Regt.

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