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We remember Harry French
We remember Harry French
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Herbert William French
Source:6153120
20th November 1876
1885
sibling
Edith French
Source:6153120
24th June 1885
1889
sibling
Bernard French
Source:6153120
12th February 1889
1890
sibling
Alfred French
Source:6153120
8th September 1890
1892
sibling
Ernest French
Source:6153120
15th September 1892
1895
1897
sibling
Percy French
Source:6153120
3rd November 1897
1901
location
Rylands, Arlington, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6153120
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Unemployed errand boy
Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:6153128
2nd April 1911
1911
location
57 North Road, Preston, Brighton
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6153128
2nd April 1911
1911
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9389571
18th September 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
7657
3rd Hussars
Source:1259213
15th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1259213
15th August 1914
1921
marriage
Beatrice Hannah Hurrell
Source:9020227
28th August 1921
1921
children
Lilian Joyce French
Source:9020229
25th December 1921
1924
children
Violet Elsie French
Source:9020228
7th September 1924
1940
children
Jacqueline Alberta French
Source:9020242
29th April 1940
service
British Army
Private
7657
Corps of Hussars
Source:1259213
1965
death
Shoreham By Sea, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6152234
27th February 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | French |
| Source | 1259213 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 North Road, Preston, Brighton | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Rylands, Arlington, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7657 | Corps of Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 7657 | 3rd Hussars | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Joyce French | daughter | 25th December 1921 | |
| Violet Elsie French | daughter | 7th September 1924 | |
| Jacqueline Alberta French | daughter | 29th April 1940 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis French | mother | ||
| Herbert French | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert William French | brother | 20th November 1876 | |
| Edith French | sister | 24th June 1885 | |
| Bernard French | brother | 12th February 1889 | |
| Alfred French | brother | 8th September 1890 | |
| Ernest French | brother | 15th September 1892 | |
| Percy French | brother | 3rd November 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Hannah Hurrell | wife | 28th August 1921 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick15662 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick15662 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Nick15662 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick15662 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Nick15662 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick15662 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick15662 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick15662 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge roll | Nick15662 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry French - Hussars | Nick15662 |
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