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Vyvyan Harmsworth was the eldest son of Lord Rothermere. As a young man he attended Eton (1908-12).Vyvyan Harmsworth, who returned to the Western Front when he recovered from his wounds, was killed on 12th February, 1918.
Vere Harmsworth, the second son of Lord Rothermere, joined the Royal Navy but was invalided out after being deafened by gunfire.
Vere Harmsworth was shot in the throat and killed on 13th November, 1916, while attacking German trenches at Ancre.
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Harold Harmsworth Family Anecdotes: Two of the Great Fallen1915-1917
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Credits:Taylor, S.J. The Great Outsiders; Northcliffe, Rothermere and The Daily Mail. Copyright © S.J. Taylor, 1996
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