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We remember William Harold Hare
We remember William Harold Hare
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
1894
sibling
Ida Hare
Source:8456125
1894
1897
sibling
Ethel Mary Hare
Source:8456124
1897
1899
sibling
Hilda Hare
Source:8456124
1899
1901
sibling
Elsie Ethel Hare
Source:8456124
1901
1901
location
Chester Road Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8456125
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:8456124
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Pype Hayes Chester Road Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8456124
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:8455836
9th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8455836
9th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15586
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:8455836
9th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1557377
14th July 1915
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8455836
7th June 1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
15586
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:1557377
service
British Army
Corporal
45901
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7449599
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
45901
Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion
Source:8455837
1917
death
Killed in Action
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7449599
Source:8455837
25th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7449599
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Harold |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Hare |
| Source | 8455837 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Road Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Pype Hayes Chester Road Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15586 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 45901 | Durham Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 15586 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 45901 | Durham Light Infantry | 20th Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hare | mother | ||
| William Hare | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Hare | sister | 1897 | |
| Hilda Hare | sister | 1899 | |
| Elsie Ethel Hare | sister | 1901 | |
| Ida Hare | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | 5'8" |
Media
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William Hare's photograph, medals and war plaqueDescription of items on auction:-Group of four plus plaque. Plaque named to William Harold Hare, 1914-15 Trio Pte/A Cpl 15586 Pte W H Hare S Staffs Rgt, Military Medal (MM) 45901 Cpl W H Hare 20th Durham LI. Includes commendation:- 'Your gallant conduct during the attack on the Dammstrasse June 7th 1917. You were of great assistance to your company CO, you showed great courage throughout' etc. The commendation is addressed to his wife in Erdington, Birmingham & dated 24/7/17. It almost certainly appertains to the award of the MM, photograph included. He died 25/07/17, GVF.
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WW1 MemorialWW1 Memorial that was in St Barnabas Church Erdington until it was destroyed by fire in 2007. This soldier's name was on the memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Hare's photograph, medals and war plaque | Sharon36563 | |
| Photograph | Sharon36563 | |
| WW1 Memorial | Sharon36563 |
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We remember William Harold Hare
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