Nottingham Evening Post notice (abridged), 16 April 1918. 'Senior. died of wounds April 13th in hospital, Major JF Senior, RFA, Guards Division, only son of R Senior of Broadmarsh, Nottingham, and Harrogate (late of West Bridgford).'
Article in the Nottingham Evening Post dated 16th April 1918 ; -
“DIED OF WOUNDS.
“MAJOR H. F. SENIOR.
“Major H. F. Senior, R.F.A., who died of wounds on April 13th, was the only son of Mr. R. Senior, 3, Broad-marsh, Nottingham. He served through the South African war in the Cape Mounted Rifles, and soon after the outbreak of the present war was given a commission. His divisional general wrote to him when in hospital: “You have done real good work with your battery, and made it a good show, for which I owe you many thanks.” Major Senior was educated at the Nottingham High School, and was a member of the Nottingham Rowing Club. He was married, and leaves four children.”
Nottingham Evening Post, Tuesday 30 April 1918: ‘Posthumous honour for Nottm Major. The widow of the late Major HF Senior, RFA, who died of wounds on April 13th, has been informed that her husband has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in action.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
He received the Military Cross for the action in which he received his fatal wounds. His official citation read:
“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a heavy barrage was put down on his battery, and several casualties occurred, he moved about from gun position to gun position rallying the detachments, thus enabling the task allotted to be carried out. He set a brilliant example of courage, and was himself severely wounded during; the action.”
Above published in the London Gazette dated 26th July 1918
Above articles are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918.
Probate was proven in Nottingham on 30th July 1918 and shows him as Harold Frank Senior of 15 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, Major in HM Army died 13th April 1918 in France. Effects £3488 13 shilling. Administration granted to Beatrice Amy Senior, spinster.