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We remember Jack Hallett
We remember Jack Hallett
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
Bassett, Freemantle, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7057460
Source:7656273
1885
1889
sibling
Harold Hallett
Source:7727668
1889
1891
sibling
Ruth Hallett
Source:7727668
1891
1894
sibling
Mabel Hallett
Source:7727668
1894
1896
sibling
Grace Hallett
Source:7727668
1896
1899
sibling
Sybil Hallett
Source:7727668
1899
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:7727668
3rd April 1901
1901
employment
Groom Domestic
unknown
Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7727668
3rd April 1901
1901
location
Red Hill, Bassett, N.Stoneham, South Stoneham, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7727668
3rd April 1901
1908
marriage
Edith Mary Laishley
Source:7656243
21st October 1908 - 23rd November 1917
1910
children
Ethel Hallett
Source:7727673
1910
1910
children
Ethel Sybil Laishley Hallett
Source:7656243
17th October 1910
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:7727673
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Butcher (Manager)
unknown
Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7727673
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Rosedale, Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7727673
2nd April 1911
1915
children
Dorothy Iris Hallett
Source:7656243
21st January 1915
1916
dates
Age 31
Source:7656243
5th December 1916
1916
employment
Labourer Rigger
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:7656243
5th December 1916
1916
enlistment
Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7656243
5th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
8/8548
35 Training Reserve Battalion
Source:7656243
5th December 1916
1916
location
84 Stafford Road, Freemantle, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7656243
5th December 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7656243
26th March 1917 - 23rd November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
85420
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7057460
23rd November 1917
1917
location
"Cambrai" 40 Sandford Road, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7057460
23rd November 1917
marriage
Edith Mary
Source:7057460
service
British Army
Private
85420
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1528925
location
18 Prospect Place, Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:7656243
location
35 North Cole Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7656243
location
9 St.Georges Road, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7656243
1917
death
Source:7057460
23rd November 1917
burial
Nord
France
Panel 12 and 13
Source:7057460
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jack |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hallett |
| Source | 1528925 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Cambrai" 40 Sandford Road, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd November 1917 | |
| 18 Prospect Place, Worthing, Sussex | United Kingdom | |||
| 35 North Cole Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | |||
| 84 Stafford Road, Freemantle, Southampton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | known 5th December 1916 | ||
| 9 St.Georges Road, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | |||
| Red Hill, Bassett, N.Stoneham, South Stoneham, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1901 | |
| Rosedale, Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 85420 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 8/8548 | 35 Training Reserve Battalion | |||
| British Army | 85420 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Iris Hallett | daughter | 21st January 1915 | |
| Ethel Sybil Laishley Hallett | daughter | 17th October 1910 | |
| Ethel Hallett | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura | mother | ||
| John Hallett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Hallett | brother | 1889 | |
| Ruth Hallett | sister | 1891 | |
| Mabel Hallett | sister | 1894 | |
| Grace Hallett | sister | 1896 | |
| Sybil Hallett | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mary | wife | ||
| Edith Mary Laishley | wife | 21st October 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-05 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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War Memorial in SouthamptonPrivate Jack Hallett is commemorated on the War Memorial in Bassett, Southampton. (image: 08/2013)
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David33064 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David33064 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David33064 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David33064 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 census | David33064 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial in Southampton | DR117137 |
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