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We remember William Francis Hassard
We remember William Francis Hassard
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
location
18 Princes Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Source:8792456
1914
1914
enlistment
Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Source:8792438
4th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1280
Isle of Man Volunteer Corps
Source:8792438
4th September 1914 - 5th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
26889
King's Liverpool Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:8794736
6th March 1915 - 9th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
26889
King's Liverpool Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:8794736
10th March 1915 - 18th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
26889
King's Liverpool Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:8794736
19th June 1915 - 15th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
26889
King's Liverpool Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8794736
16th December 1915 - 10th July 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8792441
17th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
GSW back (vi 3) at acromial end of left clavicle, loss of control of sphincters, loss of power and sensation of lower limbs, bed sore
Hospital/Institution
Source:8794736
23rd April 1916
1917
location
2 Rose Mount, Douglas, Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Source:8794736
10th July 1917
employment
Plumber
Source:8792438
1918
death
Died of wounds
Prob. Douglas, Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Source:8792446
21st February 1918
burial
Douglas, Isle of Man
United Kingdom
H. 328
Source:8792446
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Hassard |
| Source | 8792460 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Princes Street, Douglas, Isle of Man | United Kingdom | known 1914 | ||
| 2 Rose Mount, Douglas, Isle of Man | United Kingdom | known 10th July 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26889 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 16th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 26889 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 16th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 26889 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 16th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1280 | Isle of Man Volunteer Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 26889 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 13th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Hassard | father | ||
| Lucy Hassard | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-16 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Hassard | Manx129 | |
| Manx National Heritage - Biography | R58235 | |
| Medal Index Card - Image | R58235 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - image | R58235 | |
| Manx National Heritage - Biography (2) | R58235 | |
| Burial transcription | R58235 |
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