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We remember William Hearne
We remember William Hearne
Timeline
Timeline
1865
1866
sibling
Patrick Hearn
Source:8996249
1866
1871
location
8 Oliver's Square, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8996249
2nd April 1871
1881
employment
Labourer
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8995804
3rd April 1881
1881
location
5 Oliver Square, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8995804
5th April 1881
1890
marriage
Bridget Ryan
Source:8996234
1890 - 1900
1891
employment
Labourer
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8995826
5th April 1891
1891
location
40 Canal Parade, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8995826
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Dry dock labourer
Cardiff, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:8996222
31st March 1901
1901
location
27 Roland Street, Cardiff, Glamorganshiire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8996222
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Dock labourer
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8996223
2nd April 1911
1911
location
23 Llanarth Street, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8996223
2nd April 1911
1917
employment
Dock labourer
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8995469
2nd July 1917
1917
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8995469
2nd July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
WR 312865
Royal Engineers
Source:8995469
2nd July 1917
1917
location
56 Emlyn Street, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8995469
2nd July 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8995469
8th September 1917 - 4th December 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Pulmonary oedema
Hospital/Institution
Source:8995469
5th December 1917 - 12th February 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Acute nephritis and pulmonary oedema due to bronchitis caused by military service
Kitchener Military Hospital, Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8827364
Source:8995469
12th February 1918
children
Margaret Hearne
Source:8995469
service
British Army
Sapper
292259
Royal Engineers
Inland Water Transport
Source:8827364
burial
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8827364
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hearne |
| Source | 1814278 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Llanarth Street, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 27 Roland Street, Cardiff, Glamorganshiire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 40 Canal Parade, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 5 Oliver Square, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1881 | |
| 56 Emlyn Street, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd July 1917 | |
| 8 Oliver's Square, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 292259 | Royal Engineers | Inland Water Transport | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR 312865 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hearne | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Power | mother | ||
| Patrick Hearn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hearn | brother | 1866 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Ryan | wife | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-17 | 5'5" |
Media
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William Hearne CWGC headstonePhotograph of the CWGC headstone for William Hearne in Abergavenny Old Cemetery
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| W Hearne death record 1918 | Andrew2491 | |
| W Hearne birthplace record | Andrew2491 | |
| William Hearne British army service record | Andrew2491 | |
| William Hearn 1881 census return | Andrew2491 | |
| William Hearne 1891 census return | Andrew2491 | |
| William Hearn 1901 census return | Andrew2491 | |
| William Herne 1911 census return | Andrew2491 | |
| Bridget Hearn death 1900 | Andrew2491 | |
| William Hearn marriage 1890 | Andrew2491 | |
| William O'Hern census return 1871 | Andrew2491 | |
| Bridget Power marriage 1864 | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Hearne CWGC headstone | Andrew2491 |
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