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We remember Edward Watson Hachborn
We remember Edward Watson Hachborn
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Canadian Field Artillery
9th Battery
Source:9488504
10th May 1916
1916
location
131 South Drive, Rosedale, Toronto, York, Ontario
Canada
parents address
Source:9488504
10th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Canadian Expeditionary Force
12th Brigade
Source:9488504
2nd June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1506915
1916 - 1919
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9513496
18th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9513504
19th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9488504
15th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Acting Major
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9513512
24th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Major
214th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9513639
31st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9513527
20th September 1917
1918
hospitalisation
His return from the war was reported in the Toronto Star on March 11th, 1919:
MAJOR E. W. HACHBORN
Last May he was home on sick leave, following an attack of pleurisy. He has been wounded.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9513466
May 1918
1919
service
British Army
Major
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9513536
10th March 1919
1919
marriage
Elsie Gowan Pirie
Source:9513466
12th June 1919
1921
children
Hester Pirie Hachborn
Source:9513466
1921
1969
death
Unknown
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9513579
25th February 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Watson |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Hachborn |
| Source | 1506915 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 South Drive, Rosedale, Toronto, York, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 10th May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Canadian Field Artillery | 9th Battery | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Canadian Expeditionary Force | 12th Brigade | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Acting Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | 214th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Pirie Hachborn | daughter | 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward George Hachborn | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Gowan Pirie | wife | 12th June 1919 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-10 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Captain Edward Watson Hachbornhttp://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/general/image.asp?imageId=452&imageType=S Major E. W. Hachborn, Special Reserve Royal Artillery, 1919 It may be used, with permission, for any non-profit purpose. Toronto Star His return from the war was reported in the Toronto Star on March 11th, 1919:
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Letter sent by Major E W StrainLetter sent by Major E W Hachborn, to the mother of Captain Jack Strain on his death 31st July 1917Contributed by:
Ian152464
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Ian152464 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Edward Watson Hachborn | Ian152464 | |
| Temporary Lieutenant E. W. Hachborn Royal Garrison Artillery | Ian152464 | |
| To be Temporary Captain E W Hachborn | Ian152464 | |
| To be Acting Major E W Hachborn | Ian152464 | |
| Reverts to Temp Captain | Ian152464 | |
| Appointed Major on completion of service | Ian152464 | |
| Public Ancestry Family Tree | Ian152464 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Edward Watson Hachborn | Ian152464 | |
| Letter sent by Major E W Strain | Ian152464 |
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