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We remember James William Hardesty
We remember James William Hardesty
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1887
location
31 Knott Street, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9594427
27th March 1887
1906
employment
Newspaper vendor
Newsagent
High Street, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:9594990
24th April 1906
1906
enlistment
New Cross, London
United Kingdom
Source:9594990
24th April 1906
1906
service
British Army
Royal West Kent Regiment
Militia
Source:9594990
24th April 1906
1906
location
99 Stowage Creek Road, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9594990
24th April 1906
1911
employment
Soldier
British Army
Peshawar
India
Source:8748070
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
8915
Royal West Kent Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8748070
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Roberts Barracks, Peshawar
India
military residence address
Source:8748070
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:8757110
6th February 1915
1920
discharge
Source:8757107
18th February 1920
1927
marriage
Mary Sullivan
Source:8748232
1927
1931
location
10 Clinton House, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595046
1931
1933
location
10 Clinton House, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9222391
1933
1935
location
10 Clinton House, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595491
1935
1936
location
10 Clinton House, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595497
1936
1937
location
10 Clinton House, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595515
1937
1938
location
10 Clinton House, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595835
1938
1939
employment
General labourer
Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:8748232
29th September 1939
1939
location
10 Clinton House, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8748232
29th September 1939
1942
dates
Age 54
Source:9647935
21st November 1942
1942
marriage
Beatrice May Payne
Source:9647935
21st November 1942
1942
location
10 Trim Street, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9647935
21st November 1942
1945
location
180 Edward Street, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595848
1945
1946
location
180 Edward Street, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9222393
1946
service
British Army
Private
62113
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1546772
1948
death
Not War Related
Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:9594496
Source:8748233
May 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Hardesty |
| Source | 8748071 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Clinton House, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1931 | |
| 10 Clinton House, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1933 | |
| 10 Clinton House, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1935 | |
| 10 Clinton House, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 | |
| 10 Clinton House, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1937 | |
| 10 Clinton House, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1938 | |
| 10 Clinton House, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 10 Trim Street, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st November 1942 | |
| 180 Edward Street, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1945 | |
| 180 Edward Street, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1946 | |
| 31 Knott Street, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th March 1887 | |
| 99 Stowage Creek Road, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th April 1906 | |
| Roberts Barracks, Peshawar | India | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 62113 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 8915 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal West Kent Regiment | Militia |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| George Thomas Hardesty | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sullivan | wife | 1927 | |
| Beatrice May Payne | wife | 21st November 1942 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1887-03-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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1939 RegisterExtract from 1939 Register of households taken at the outbreak of WW2, showing entry for James Hardesty in Deptford.
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British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1Extract of Machine Gun Corps WW1 Medal Roll showing award of British War and Victory medals to James Harvesty.Contributed by:
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British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1Extract from Machine Gun Corps WW1 Medal Roll showing award of 1915 Star to Private James Harvesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1933 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing address for J W Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1946 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing address for J W Hardesty.Contributed by:
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1911 England Census RecordExtract from 1911 census of 2nd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment in Roberts Barracks, Peshawar, India in which James Hardesty was a Private.Contributed by:
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Baptism RecordExtract from 1887 Christ Church, Deptford, London parish registers containing baptism record for James William Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Attestation for the MilitiaRecord of enlistment in the Royal West Kent Regiment Militia of James Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1931 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing entries for James William, Mary and Margaret Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1935 Electoral Register for Deptford, Kent containing entry for James, Mary and Margaret Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1936 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing entry for James, Mary and Margaret Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1937 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing entry for James, Mary and Margaret Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1938 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing entry for James, Mary and Margaret Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1939 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing entries for James, Mary and Margaret Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1945 Electoral Register for Deptford, London containing entries for James W and Beatrice M Hardesty.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateCopy of marriage certificate for James William Hardesty and Beatrice May Payne.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Philip6321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Numbers 1881-1918 | Philip6321 | |
| Royal West Kent Regiment in WW1 | Philip6321 | |
| Deceased Online Ltd Website | Philip6321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Philip6321 | |
| British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1 | Philip6321 | |
| British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1 | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Medal Roll Index Card | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| Baptism Record | Philip6321 | |
| Attestation for the Militia | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Philip6321 |
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