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We remember Joseph Gordon Hassell
We remember Joseph Gordon Hassell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Felix Oakeley Hassell
Source:8735171
1884
1886
sibling
Charles B Hassell
Source:8735173
1886
1887
sibling
Arthur Stanley Hassell
Source:8735171
1887
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8735173
1891
1891
sibling
Daisy Hassell
Source:8735171
1891
1891
location
Barclay Park Terrace, Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8735173
1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8735182
1901
1901
location
Fillebrook Road, Low Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8735182
1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8735171
1911
1911
employment
Clerk 2nd Div Local Government Board
Source:8735171
1911
1911
location
Winander, Station Road, Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8735171
1911
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4336
London Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9070084
July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1611931
July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps (Heavy)
Source:9070054
10th December 1916
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Tank Corps
Source:9070059
10th June 1918
1918
appointments
Tank Corps - Adjutant
Source:9070062
31st August 1918 - 8th February 1919
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant, acting Captain
Tank Corps
Source:9070064
31st August 1918
1921
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Tank Corps
Source:9070113
21st December 1921
employment
Printer and Publisher
Source:9045439
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Tank Corps
Source:1611931
service
British Army
Captain
Tank Corps
8th Battalion
Source:9070150
location
Tregasthen, 9 Windsor Road, Church End, Finchley N3
United Kingdom
Source:9070084
1978
location
30 Temple Fortune Hill, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8735695
4th April 1978
1978
death
Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8735695
Source:8735698
4th April 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Gordon |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Hassell |
| Source | 1611931 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Temple Fortune Hill, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th April 1978 | |
| Barclay Park Terrace, Leyton, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Fillebrook Road, Low Leyton, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Tregasthen, 9 Windsor Road, Church End, Finchley N3 | United Kingdom | |||
| Winander, Station Road, Hendon, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Tank Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Tank Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Tank Corps | Lieutenant, acting Captain | |||
| British Army | 4336 | London Regiment | 5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | Tank Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Tank Corps | 8th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Elizabeth Hassell | mother | ||
| Charles Joseph Hassell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Oakeley Hassell | brother | 1884 | |
| Arthur Stanley Hassell | brother | 1887 | |
| Daisy Hassell | sister | 1891 | |
| Charles B Hassell | brother | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-21 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Face mask, anti-splinter, tank crewThis First World War period protective face mask (as issued to Tank Corps personnel) was worn by 2nd Lieutenant Hassell in the Battle of Cambrai, 20 November 1917.
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Communities
Communities
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IWM Collection items selected by John Hughes-WilsonMore about IWM Collection items selected by John Hughes-Wilson
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Imperial War Museum Book of 1918: Year of VictoryMore about Imperial War Museum Book of 1918: Year of Victory
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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 | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Face mask, anti-splinter, tank crew | Charlotte33 | |
| Flag, Military, Signal flag | Charlotte33 |
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