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We remember Horace John Daborn
We remember Horace John Daborn
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1903
enlistment
Guildford, Surrey, England
United Kingdom
Source:5523196
6th November 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7933
Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
1st
Source:5523196
6th November 1903 - 18th September 1914
1908
marriage
Kate Baker
Source:5510649
26th December 1908
1908
marriage
Kate Baker
Source:5523196
26th December 1908 - 18th September 1914
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:5510649
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Bungalow, Prey Heath, Worplesdon, Nr Guilford, Surrey, England
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:5510649
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5523196
22nd August 1914 - 18th September 1914
employment
Gardener Nurseryman
Worplesdon, Surrey, England
United Kingdom
Source:5510649
service
British Army
Private
L/7933
The Queen's Regiment
Source:1074773
service
British Army
Private
L/7933
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Source:7444883
1914
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7444883
Source:5510714
18th September 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
Source:7444883
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalow, Prey Heath, Worplesdon, Nr Guilford, Surrey, England | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/7933 | The Queen's Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7933 | Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | 1st | Private | |
| British Army | L/7933 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Cowdrey | mother | ||
| William Daborn | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Baker | wife | 26th December 1908 | |
| Kate Baker | wife | 26th December 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-11-06 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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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 | Mark14734 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Mark14734 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mark14734 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mark14734 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mark14734 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Mark14734 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Mark14734 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Mark14734 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Horace John Daborn (10 February 1887 – 18 September 1914) | Mark14734 |
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We remember Horace John Daborn
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