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We remember Willie Hector
We remember Willie Hector
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Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
St. Mary's Road, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9456904
March 1901
1911
employment
labourer at coffee manufacturers
Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Source:9456908
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Fox Inn, 15 Adam And Eve St, Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9456908
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Source:9456890
31st August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1820921
28th February 1915
1919
discharge
Source:1820921
13th March 1919
service
British Army
Private
2332
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:1820921
service
British Army
Private
240512
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:1820921
service
British Army
Corporal
240512
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:9456890
1963
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9456901
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Willie |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hector |
| Source | 1820921 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Inn, 15 Adam And Eve St, Market Harborough, Leics | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| St. Mary's Road, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics | United Kingdom | parents address | known March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2332 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240512 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240512 | Leicestershire Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Hector | father | ||
| Hannah Elizabeth Hector | mother |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Willie Hector.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Willie Hector
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