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We remember Joseph Richards Hackett
We remember Joseph Richards Hackett
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Walter Thomas Hackett
Source:9464577
1880
1882
sibling
Lucy E Hackett
Source:9464577
1882
1884
sibling
Aynsley A Hackett
Source:9464577
1884
1892
1892
location
Broad Street, Bilston, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9464540
21st August 1892
1893
sibling
Percy James Hackett
Source:9464551
10th December 1893
1896
sibling
Albert Harry Hackett
Source:9464551
1896
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9464551
31st March 1901
1901
location
45 Calais Road, Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9464551
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9464564
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Wine and Spirit Merchant
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9464564
2nd April 1911
1911
location
43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9464564
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:9464059
2nd December 1915
1915
employment
Brewers Clerk
Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9464059
2nd December 1915
1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9464059
2nd December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
148801
Army Reserve
Source:9464059
2nd December 1915 - 18th May 1916
1915
location
3 Twyning Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9464059
2nd December 1915
1915
location
43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9464059
2nd December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
148801
Royal Field Artillery
No. 3 Depot, Hilsea, Portsmouth
Source:9464059
19th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
148801
Royal Field Artillery
3A Reserve Brigade, 14 Reserve Battery, Larkhill
Source:9470114
20th May 1916
1916
appointments
Gunner
Source:9464059
28th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
17th (Local Reserve) Battalion
Source:9464606
19th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
17th (Local Reserve) Battalion
Source:9464606
21st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9464606
29th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:9464606
12th October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9464059
12th October 1916 - 12th October 1919
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/5th Battalion
Source:9464606
20th October 1916
1916
appointments
Granted pay of Rank: Lance Corporal
Source:9464059
21st October 1916
1917
appointments
Promoted Corporal
Source:9464059
2nd April 1917
1917
appointments
Appointed (paid) Lance Sergeant
Source:9464059
14th September 1917
1917
appointments
Promoted Sergeant
Source:9464059
4th December 1917
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/6th Battalion
Source:9464059
17th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/6th Battalion
Source:9464606
17th May 1918
1918
appointments
Reverts to Corporal (own request)
Source:9464059
26th June 1918
1918
appointments
Promoted (paid) Sergeant
Source:9464059
29th December 1918
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9466741
8th July 1919
1919
location
43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9464059
6th October 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9464059
10th November 1919
1920
location
15 Twyning Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9464059
26th January 1920
1925
marriage
Hilda Peace Wood
Source:9464699
August 1925
service
British Army
Corporal
203255
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:1507770
1967
death
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9470053
September 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Richards |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Hackett |
| Source | 9464535 |
| First Names | Joseph Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Source | 9464059 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Twyning Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th January 1920 | |
| 3 Twyning Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd December 1915 | |
| 43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th October 1919 | |
| 43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd December 1915 | |
| 45 Calais Road, Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Broad Street, Bilston, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st August 1892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 148801 | Army Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/6th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 15th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 17th (Local Reserve) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 17th (Local Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 148801 | Royal Field Artillery | No. 3 Depot, Hilsea, Portsmouth | Private | |
| British Army | 148801 | Royal Field Artillery | 3A Reserve Brigade, 14 Reserve Battery, Larkhill | Driver | |
| British Army | 203255 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/6th Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Hackett nee Richards | mother | ||
| Joseph Hackett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy James Hackett | brother | 10th December 1893 | |
| Albert Harry Hackett | brother | 1896 | |
| Lucy E Hackett | step-sister | 1882 | |
| Aynsley A Hackett | step-brother | 1884 | |
| Walter Thomas Hackett | step-brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Peace Wood | wife | August 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-02 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-08-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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2nd/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Hackett family, StaffordshireMore about Hackett family, Staffordshire
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Hackett brothers, 4 sons of Joseph and Ellen, and 2nd wife Jane Hackett of Burton-on-Trent, StaffordshireMore about Hackett brothers, 4 sons of Joseph and Ellen, and 2nd wife Jane Hackett of Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 | Joanna64499 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Joanna64499 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1891 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 | Joanna64499 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 | Joanna64499 | |
| The Long, Long Trail | Joanna64499 |
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