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We remember Harry Henn
We remember Harry Henn
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
George Henn
Source:9251930
1878
1882
1888
sibling
William Henn
Source:9251930
1888
1890
sibling
Frederick Henn
Source:9251930
1890
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9251930
5th April 1891
1891
location
27 Workhouse Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251930
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Albert Henn
Source:9251936
1893
1895
sibling
Elsie Henn
Source:9251936
1895
1897
sibling
Jane Marie Henn
Source:9251965
1897
1900
sibling
Mary A Henn
Source:9251936
1900
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9251936
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Labourer
Source:9251936
31st March 1901
1901
location
19 Workhouse Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251936
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9251965
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Iron Puddler
Source:9251965
2nd April 1911
1911
location
47 Roebuck Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251965
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:9251889
20th November 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:9251889
20th November 1915
1915
enlistment
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251889
20th November 1915
1915
location
47 Roebuck Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251889
20th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
133468
Royal Garrison Artillery
No. 4 Depot, then 1/1 North Scottish RGA
Source:9251889
12th December 1916 - 11th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
133468
Royal Garrison Artillery
Torry Battery, Aberdeen
Source:9251889
12th February 1917 - 20th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
133468
Royal Garrison Artillery
Following AA Companies in turn: 16, 12, 34 and 58
Source:9251889
21st April 1917 - 26th August 1918
1918
marriage
Edith Elizabeth Simms
Source:9251914
27th July 1918 - 21st May 1946
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
133468
Royal Garrison Artillery
76 Company
Source:9251889
27th August 1918 - 5th January 1920
1918
hospitalisation
Illness in India
Hospital/Institution
Source:9251889
21st December 1918 - 18th January 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9251889
5th January 1920
1920
dates
Age 38
Source:9251903
20th August 1920
1920
employment
Ironworker
Source:9251908
20th August 1920
1921
children
Norman Francis Henn
Source:9251917
1921
1921
dates
Age 40
Source:9251917
1st June 1921
1921
employment
Plate Roller
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:9251917
1st June 1921
1921
location
77 Vernon Street, West Toronto, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:9251917
1st June 1921
1921
location
77 Vernon Street, West Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:9251889
25th September 1921
1946
location
42 Corley Avenue, York, Toronto, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:9251914
21st May 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Henn |
| Source | 1837329 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Workhouse Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 27 Workhouse Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 42 Corley Avenue, York, Toronto, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 21st May 1946 | |
| 47 Roebuck Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 47 Roebuck Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 20th November 1915 | ||
| 77 Vernon Street, West Toronto, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 1st June 1921 | |
| 77 Vernon Street, West Toronto, Ontario | Canada | known 25th September 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 133468 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Torry Battery, Aberdeen | Gunner | |
| British Army | 133468 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Following AA Companies in turn: 16, 12, 34 and 58 | Gunner | |
| British Army | 133468 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 76 Company | Gunner | |
| British Army | 133468 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No. 4 Depot, then 1/1 North Scottish RGA | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Francis Henn | son | 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Henn | mother | ||
| Henry Henn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henn | brother | 1878 | |
| William Henn | brother | 1888 | |
| Frederick Henn | brother | 1890 | |
| Albert Henn | brother | 1893 | |
| Elsie Henn | sister | 1895 | |
| Mary A Henn | sister | 1900 | |
| Jane Marie Henn | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Elizabeth Simms | wife | 27th July 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-20 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921-06-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 | Barry1338 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 | Barry1338 | |
| Canada, Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A), 1919-1924 | Barry1338 | |
| Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 | Barry1338 | |
| 1921 Canadian Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 |
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