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We remember William Abraham Hastings
We remember William Abraham Hastings
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Frank Hastings
Source:7651305
1885
1887
sibling
Anne Hastings
Source:7651305
1887
1888
sibling
Harry Hastings
Source:7651305
1888
1890
sibling
Joseph Hastings
Source:7651305
1890
1892
1894
sibling
Charles Hastings
Source:7651305
1894
1900
sibling
James Hastings
Source:7651305
1900
1901
location
Coventry Road Coleshill
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7651305
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Arthur Hastings
Source:7651308
1903
1911
employment
General Labourer On Farm
Source:7651308
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Coventry Road Coleshill
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7651308
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Roadman
Source:6987847
8th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6987847
8th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
61337
Royal Garrison Artillery
1/2nd Lancashire battery
Source:6987847
8th October 1915
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6987847
12th May 1916
1918
death
Killed in Action
DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Somme
France
Source:7020575
4th April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7020575
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Abraham |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Hastings |
| Source | 7651302 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Road Coleshill | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Coventry Road Coleshill | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 61337 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1/2nd Lancashire battery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Hastings | mother | ||
| John Hastings | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Hastings | brother | 1885 | |
| Anne Hastings | sister | 1887 | |
| Harry Hastings | brother | 1888 | |
| Joseph Hastings | brother | 1890 | |
| Charles Hastings | brother | 1894 | |
| James Hastings | brother | 1900 | |
| Arthur Hastings | brother | 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-08 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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An example of Gunner Hastings' medalsThe British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
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CWGC Commemorative CertificateRemembered with honour. Daours Communal Cemetery extension.Contributed by:
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Baptism recordWilliam Abraham Hastings' baptism record. Coleshill 1892.Contributed by:
Sharon36563
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 | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Search :- England, Warwickshire Parish Registers, 1538-1900 | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of Gunner Hastings' medals | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Document | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Report | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC report | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC report | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Commemorative Certificate | Sharon36563 | |
| Baptism record | Sharon36563 |
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