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We remember Obadiah Hawthorne
We remember Obadiah Hawthorne
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1913
children
Alexandria 'ida'
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6th September 1913
1915
children
William
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July 1915
1918
enlistment
Chicago, Illinois
United States
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11th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
64528
Highland Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:9210159
11th September 1918
1918
location
3225 Rhodes Ave, Chicago, Illinois
United States
Source:9210159
September 1918
1919
discharge
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8th August 1919
employment
Carpenter
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Obadiah |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Hawthorne |
| Source | 1789353 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3225 Rhodes Ave, Chicago, Illinois | United States | known September 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 64528 | Highland Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | son | July 1915 | |
| Alexandria 'ida' | daughter | 6th September 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Hawthorne | mother | ||
| William Hawthorne | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colored | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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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 | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 | |
| Out of Many, One People | Deborah102878 | |
| For the Benefit of the World | Deborah102878 |
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