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We remember James Frederick Hain
We remember James Frederick Hain
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William W Hain
Source:5502541
1877
1878
sibling
Emily Mary Hain
Source:5502541
22nd June 1878
1881
1885
sibling
Florence Margaret Hain
Source:5502541
1885
1890
sibling
Ellen F Hain
Source:5502541
27th July 1890
1893
sibling
Catharine May Hain
Source:5502541
8th May 1893
1896
sibling
Eva Alice Hain
Source:5502541
12th December 1896
1900
dates
Age 19
Source:5504795
2nd September 1900
1900
enlistment
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
Source:5504795
5th September 1900
1900
service
British Army
Royal Berkshire
Source:5504795
5th September 1900 - 28th March 1904
1901
awards
Queens South Africa
Other War Service Award
Source:5508527
1901
1904
dates
Age 23
Source:6165466
28th March 1904
1908
hospitalisation
Head injury
Hospital/Institution
Source:5502541
8th March 1908 - 17th March 1908
1911
employment
Wireman
The Post Office
Hayle
United Kingdom
Source:5502541
2nd April 1911
1911
location
32 Penpol Terrace Hayle Cornwall
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5502541
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 32
Source:6164204
7th October 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6164204
5th August 1914 - 12th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6164204
13th August 1914 - 29th October 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6164204
30th October 1915 - 1st April 1918
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:6164241
3rd January 1917
1917
dates
Age 36
Source:5502541
9th May 1917
1917
location
2 Windsor Terrace, South Farnborough Hampshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5502541
30th May 1917
1917
marriage
Beatrice Opie
Source:5502541
4th September 1917
1918
dates
Age 38
Source:6164196
1st April 1918
1919
children
Frederick William Hain
Source:5502541
10th April 1919
employment
Telegraphic Linesman
Source:6164204
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7058
Royal Engineers Fenny Stratford
Source:1516721
service
British Army
Acting Corporal 2nd
7058
Royal Engineers Fenny Stratford
Source:1516721
service
British Army
Sapper
7058
Royal Engineers
Source:5504795
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7058
Royal Engineers
Colours
Source:6164196
service
British Army
Sapper
7058
A Troop
B B Royal Engineers
Source:6165466
1921
death
War Related Sickness
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:7167252
Source:5502541
13th June 1921
burial
Somerset
St James Cemetery Taunton Gravespace No16, Row 10, Section 1, Division C.
United Kingdom
Source:7167252
Source:5502541
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Windsor Terrace, South Farnborough Hampshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | 30th May 1917 | |
| 32 Penpol Terrace Hayle Cornwall | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7058 | Royal Engineers Fenny Stratford | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 7058 | Royal Engineers Fenny Stratford | Acting Corporal 2nd | ||
| British Army | Royal Berkshire | ||||
| British Army | 7058 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 7058 | Royal Engineers | Colours | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 7058 | A Troop | B B Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queens South Africa | Other War Service Award | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Hain | son | 10th April 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catharine Margaret Preece | mother | ||
| James Hain | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William W Hain | brother | 1877 | |
| Emily Mary Hain | sister | 22nd June 1878 | |
| Florence Margaret Hain | sister | 1885 | |
| Ellen F Hain | sister | 27th July 1890 | |
| Catharine May Hain | sister | 8th May 1893 | |
| Eva Alice Hain | sister | 12th December 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Opie | wife | 4th September 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh in Boer war Dark | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-01 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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James Frederick Hain 5 othersAll in uniform 4 standing and 2 sitting in front of them They are all in front of tents. Could anyone identify a) the place and b) the other soldiersContributed by:
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Birth Certificate James Frederick HainCertified copy of an entry of BirthContributed by:
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Character ReferenceA document based on the continuous record's of conduct and employment throughout his military careerContributed by:
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Particulars of ServiceA document showing Date of Enlistment, Character Certificate and physical description on Leaving the colours.Contributed by:
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Transfer to Army Reserves class PA document showing length of service, in the Reserves and service with the Colours. also showing a transfer to Reserves class PContributed by:
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Medals won by James Frederick HainPicture shows Queens South African Medal 1901 and 1902, British War and Victory medals and the silver War Medal.Contributed by:
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Wish to extend Army Servicea document describing Sapper J F Hain's , Service towards engagement, character, the date upon which his period of army service expires, remarks and recomendations.Contributed by:
Elizabeth16020
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stages of the Boer War | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Shell shock | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Paralysis of the Insane | Elizabeth16020 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Frederick Hain | Elizabeth16020 | |
| James Frederick Hain 5 others | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Short Service | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Birth Certificate James Frederick Hain | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Character Reference | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Particulars of Service | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Transfer to Army Reserves class P | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Medals won by James Frederick Hain | Elizabeth16020 | |
| Wish to extend Army Service | Elizabeth16020 |
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