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We remember Henry John Drew
We remember Henry John Drew
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
1911
1914
1915
1916
1963
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Drew |
| Source | 6161506 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Camden St, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8715 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200376 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 4904068 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 4904068 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Company Serjeant Major |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Air Force Cross (AFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry James Drew | father | ||
| Eliza Gregory | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Swain | wife | 21st May 1916 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Sarah9235 | |
| Probate record for Henry John Drew | Sarah9235 | |
| 1911 England census | Sarah9235 | |
| Marriage record of Henry James Drew and Eliza Gregory | Sarah9235 |
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