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We remember Hessel John A Crawfoot
We remember Hessel John A Crawfoot
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Charles Crawfoot
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1872
1874
sibling
Hannah Crawfoot
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1874
1880
sibling
George Crawfoot
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1880
1883
sibling
Murray Crawfoot
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1883
1885
1885
sibling
Alfred Crawfoot
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1885
1891
sibling
Not Yet Named Crawfoot
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1891
1891
location
The Poplars, Monewden, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891
1901
dates
Age 16
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1901
1901
employment
Scholar
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1901
1901
employment
none
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1901
1901
location
Sister: Winston, Suffolk
United Kingdom
away from home address
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1901
1911
dates
Age 25
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1911
1911
employment
Soldier
British Army
Depot at Wellington, St Thomas Mount
India
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April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Gunner
57132
Royal Field Artillery
85th Battery
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1911
1911
location
St Thomas Mount
India
military residence address
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April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
57132
Royal Field Artillery
11th Brigade
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7th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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7th November 1914 - 6th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
57132
Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery
Source:8765747
6th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
57132
11th Brigade R.F.A.
85th Battery
Source:8765714
November 1916
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
57132
11th Brigade R.F.A.
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18th April 1918
1920
service
British Army
Gunner
57132
R.F.A.
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4th March 1920
1920
service
British Army
Gunner
37132
11th Divisional Ammunition Column, RFA
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15th March 1920
enlistment
Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Gunner
37132
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
Source:8765731
1916
death
Died of wounds
No 9 Contay Clearing Station
France
Source:8765581
Source:8765714
6th October 1916
burial
Contay, Somme
France
Plot III Row A Grave 22
Source:8765731
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sister: Winston, Suffolk | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| St Thomas Mount | India | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| The Poplars, Monewden, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 57132 | 11th Brigade R.F.A. | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 57132 | R.F.A. | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 57132 | 11th Brigade R.F.A. | 85th Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 37132 | ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 57132 | Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 37132 | 11th Divisional Ammunition Column, RFA | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 57132 | Royal Field Artillery | 11th Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 57132 | Royal Field Artillery | 85th Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Crawfoot | mother | ||
| James Crawfoot | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Yet Named Crawfoot | brother | 1891 | |
| Charles Crawfoot | brother | 1872 | |
| Hannah Crawfoot | sister | 1874 | |
| George Crawfoot | brother | 1880 | |
| Murray Crawfoot | brother | 1883 | |
| Alfred Crawfoot | brother | 1885 |
Media
Media
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War memorial within St Mary, Monewden, SuffolkStone plaque memorial to 6 men of the parish who died 1914-1918
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Medal entitlementRFA offical record of entitlement to Victory and British War Medal. Date of death is also recordedContributed by:
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Medal entitlementOfficial RFA record Army order 350 1917 for the 1914 Star awarded for service between 5 August - 23 November 1914. Manner and date of death is also recorded.Contributed by:
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War gratuity paymentsOfficial record of war gratuity payments to niece. Date and place of death is also recorded.Contributed by:
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IWGC Headstones Inscription Schedule ADetails of the plot, row, grave and headstone number in Contay CemeteryContributed by:
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IWGC Headstone Inscription Schedule BGives the name of a family member as next of kin, but no inscription is noted.Contributed by:
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Contay comprehensive report 24cDetails of Plot 3 Row A (continued) reference 62d.3.C.b.0.7Contributed by:
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100year commemorationWe downloaded the CWGC record and visited the church where the memorial plaque is located on the wall.
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Southwood Farm Cottage, Framsden, SuffolkLast known relative to Hessel (Hunt) lived here (see headstone schedule). Grade II listed 1352095. © Copyright Robert Edwards and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons LicenceContributed by:
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Bdr H CrawfordBdr H Crawford RA born 6 October remembering Gnr H Crawford RFA (Crowfoot) on the 100 anniversary of his death 6 October 1916Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 1Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where Hessel is buried.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 2Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where Hessel is buried.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 3Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where Hessel is buried.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Hessel Crawfoot.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Hessel Crawfoot.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Hessel Crawfoot.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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85th Siege Battery Royal Garrison ArtilleryMore about 85th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, FranceMore about Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone in Contay British Cemetery | Deborah102878 | |
| Memorial plaque background details | Deborah102878 | |
| Movements of the XI Brigade Royal Field Artillery | Deborah102878 | |
| Movements of the 4th Canadian Division | Deborah102878 | |
| Groups, officers and men of the 85th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1916 | Deborah102878 | |
| Officers of 85th Siege Battery R.G.A. Barrow-in-Furness, May 1916. | Deborah102878 | |
| CWGC Site - H. Crawford | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial within St Mary, Monewden, Suffolk | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal entitlement | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal entitlement | Deborah102878 | |
| War gratuity payments | Deborah102878 | |
| IWGC Headstones Inscription Schedule A | Deborah102878 | |
| IWGC Headstone Inscription Schedule B | Deborah102878 | |
| Contay comprehensive report 24c | Deborah102878 | |
| 100year commemoration | Deborah102878 | |
| Southwood Farm Cottage, Framsden, Suffolk | Deborah102878 | |
| Contay cemetery listing | Deborah102878 | |
| Bdr H Crawford | Deborah102878 | |
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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