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We remember William Hackett
We remember William Hackett
Timeline
Timeline
1861
sibling
Walter Hackett
Source:8485068
1861
1864
sibling
Harriet Hackett
Source:8485068
1864
1866
sibling
Arthur Hackett
Source:8485068
1866
1868
sibling
Anna Hackett
Source:8485068
1868
1872
sibling
Elizabeth Hackett
Source:8485068
1872
1873
1880
sibling
Ellen Hackett
Source:8485068
1880
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:8485068
1881
1881
location
Terrace, Snenton, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485068
1881
1900
marriage
Alice Tooby
Source:6186395
16th April 1900
1901
dates
Age 27
Source:8485026
1901
1901
employment
Coal Miner Filler
United Kingdom
Source:8485026
1901
1901
location
Cusworth Street, Conisbrough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8485026
1901
1902
children
Arthur Hackett
Source:8485032
1902
1904
children
Mary Winnifred Hackett
Source:8485032
1904
1911
dates
Age 37
Source:8485032
1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
United Kingdom
Source:8485032
1911
1911
location
10 Herbert St, Mexborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8485032
1911
1915
dates
Age 42
Source:6186395
5th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:6186395
5th November 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1507997
21st November 1915
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6186362
22nd June 1916
1916
dates
Age 43
Source:6186817
27th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
136414
Royal Engineers
254 Tunnelling Company
Source:8484545
27th June 1916
service
British Army
Source:6186383
location
53 Cross Gate, Mexborough, Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6186817
location
Mexborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6186383
1916
death
Killed in Action
Trapped underground by an enemy mine explosion, he chose to remain with a wounded colleague and await a rescue which came too late. Awarded a VC for this action.
Near Givenchy
France
Source:6186817
Source:8484545
27th June 1916
burial
Comines-Warneton, Hainaut
Belgium
Source:8485018
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hackett |
| Source | 8484545 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Herbert St, Mexborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 53 Cross Gate, Mexborough, Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Cusworth Street, Conisbrough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Mexborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Terrace, Snenton, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 136414 | Royal Engineers | 254 Tunnelling Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hackett | son | 1902 | |
| Mary Winnifred Hackett | daughter | 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hackett | father | ||
| Harriett Ward | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Hackett | brother | 1861 | |
| Harriet Hackett | sister | 1864 | |
| Arthur Hackett | brother | 1866 | |
| Anna Hackett | sister | 1868 | |
| Elizabeth Hackett | sister | 1872 | |
| Ellen Hackett | sister | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Tooby | wife | 16th April 1900 |
Media
Media
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William's name on the Ploegsteert MemorialPhotograph taken by Charlotte Czyzyk at the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.
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William Hackett's familyWilliam's son Arthur on crutches after losing his leg, his wife Mary seated and his daughter Mary Winifred.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great WarMore about The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great War
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Doncaster - Mexborough & Swinton - men mentioned in 'From Pit Town to Battlefields, 1914-1916' by Bill LawrenceMore about Doncaster - Mexborough & Swinton - men mentioned in 'From Pit Town to Battlefields, 1914-1916' by Bill Lawrence
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Life stories with stories to tellMore about Life stories with stories to tell
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Glen107 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Glen107 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 4 August 1916 | Glen107 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Website | Glen107 | |
| Feature on William Hackett | Charlotte33 | |
| GRO Marriage Registration | Beryl31023 | |
| Shots from the Front | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William's name on the Ploegsteert Memorial | Charlotte33 | |
| Portrait photograph of William Hackett | Charlotte33 | |
| William Hackett's family | Michelle915 | |
| William | Selena49658 | |
| William Hackett VC | Kevin36928 | |
| William Hackett | Kevin36928 |
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