Henry Hadley (died 1914)
Henry Hadley (27 March 1863 – 5 August 1914) was an English civilian who was fatally shot in Germany, allegedly while resisting arrest, on 3 August 1914, the day before the United Kingdom's entry into the First World War. He is sometimes described as the "first British casualty" of World War I.
Henry Hadley | |
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Born | Cheltenham, England | 27 March 1863
Died | 5 August 1914 51) | (aged
Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
Education | Cheltenham College |
Occupation | Language teacher |
Known for | Being the "first British casualty" of World War I |
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