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We remember George Herbert Hardisty
We remember George Herbert Hardisty
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Robert Hardisty
Source:9640719
1881
1884
1889
sibling
Eveline Hardisty
Source:9640719
1889
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9640719
5th April 1891
1891
location
10 New Bridge Street, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9640719
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Bessie Hardisty
Source:9640727
1892
1894
sibling
Charles Hardisty
Source:9640727
1894
1898
sibling
Florence Hardisty
Source:9640727
1898
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9640727
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Draper's Apprentice
Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9640727
31st March 1901
1901
location
8 New Bridge Street, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9640727
31st March 1901
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1551474
2nd May 1915
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9653965
23rd March 1917
1920
children
Barbara Hardisty
Source:9640798
22nd June 1920
1924
children
Bessie Hardisty
Source:9640798
12th January 1924
1924
children
George Herbert Hardisty
Source:9640798
12th January 1924
1939
location
46 Ash Grove, Ilkley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9640798
29th September 1939
marriage
Catherine
Source:9640798
service
British Army
Private
86492
Royal Engineers
Source:1551474
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
3512
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:1551474
service
British Army
2nd Corporal
86492
Royal Engineers
Source:9636952
1957
death
Not War Related
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9653974
24th February 1957
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 New Bridge Street, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 46 Ash Grove, Ilkley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 8 New Bridge Street, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 86492 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 3512 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 86492 | Royal Engineers | 2nd Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hardisty | daughter | 22nd June 1920 | |
| Bessie Hardisty | daughter | 12th January 1924 | |
| George Herbert Hardisty | son | 12th January 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Hardisty nee Hardisty | mother | ||
| Robert Hardisty | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hardisty | brother | 1881 | |
| Eveline Hardisty | sister | 1889 | |
| Bessie Hardisty | sister | 1892 | |
| Charles Hardisty | brother | 1894 | |
| Florence Hardisty | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885-05-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Catherine Hardisty nee NaylorPhotograph of the wife of George Herbert Hardisty
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George Herbert HardistyIn his uniform of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders which he joined before being transferred to the Royal Engineers.Contributed by:
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George Herbert HardistyThis is a cropped image from the image found in Trowel and Error. Cropped specifically to be used as the main picture
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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The Hardisty Brothers originally from SkiptonMore about The Hardisty Brothers originally from Skipton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Military Medal - A List of British Army Recipients 1914-1920 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Lives of the First World War Charles Hardisty | Ann144206 | |
| Lives of the First World War Robert Hardisty | Ann144206 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Ann144206 | |
| Trowel and Error Notes from a Life on Earth by Alan Titchmarsh | Ann144206 | |
| Yorkshire Baptisms | Ann144206 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Eve of War Register | Ann144206 | |
| The London Gazette 23 March 1917 | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Hardisty nee Naylor | Ann144206 | |
| George Herbert Hardisty | Ann144206 | |
| George Herbert Hardisty | Ann144206 |
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