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We remember Herbert Henn
We remember Herbert Henn
Timeline
Timeline
1857
sibling
Harriett Henn
Source:9252057
1857
1859
sibling
George Henn
Source:9252057
1859
1860
sibling
Sarah Henn
Source:9252057
1860
1865
sibling
Joseph Henn
Source:9252057
1865
1866
1870
sibling
Arthur Henn
Source:9252057
1870
1871
dates
Age 4
Source:9252057
2nd April 1871
1871
location
Lloyd street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9252057
2nd April 1871
1874
sibling
Emma Henn
Source:9252063
1874
1876
sibling
Leonard Henn
Source:9252063
1876
1878
sibling
Mary Ann Henn
Source:9252063
1878
1881
dates
Age 14
Source:9252063
3rd April 1881
1881
employment
Iron Worker
Source:9252063
3rd April 1881
1881
location
14 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9252063
3rd April 1881
1887
dates
Age 19
Source:9252005
19th April 1887
1887
employment
Ironworker
Bridge and Bridge
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9252005
19th April 1887
1887
service
British Army
Private
1550
South Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion (Militia)
Source:9252005
19th April 1887 - 1901
1887
location
14 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9252005
19th April 1887
1891
dates
Age 23
Source:9252070
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Ironworker
Source:9252070
5th April 1891
1891
location
10 Woodward Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9252070
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 34
Source:9252072
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Iron Puddler
Source:9252072
31st March 1901
1901
location
43 Lloyd Street, west Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9252072
31st March 1901
1902
dates
Age 34
Source:9252010
1st May 1902
1902
employment
Iron Worker
Mr Sear
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9252010
1st May 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
6771
South Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion (Militia)
Source:9252010
1st May 1902 - 14th June 1908
1902
location
43 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9252010
1st May 1902
1911
dates
Age 42
Source:9252101
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Iron Worker - Furnaceman
Source:9252101
2nd April 1911
1911
location
26 Treddles Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9252101
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 39
Source:9252019
26th August 1914
1914
employment
Iron Worker
Source:9252019
26th August 1914
1914
enlistment
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9252019
26th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9846
South Staffordshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9252019
26th August 1914 - 16th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9846
South Staffordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9252019
17th December 1914 - 21st March 1917
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9252019
18th December 1914 - 19th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
9846
South Staffordshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9252019
22nd March 1917 - 6th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
47703
Royal Defence Corps
Source:9252019
7th July 1918 - 15th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9252019
15th March 1919
1919
location
39 Seager Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9252019
15th March 1919
1923
marriage
Annie Wilkinson nee Balham
Source:9252110
1923
1939
dates
Age 72
Source:9252106
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Retired Iron Worker
Source:9252106
29th September 1939
1939
location
133 Friar Park Road, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9252106
29th September 1939
hospitalisation
Chronic illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9252019
1944
death
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9252112
1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Henn |
| Source | 1837332 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Woodward Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 133 Friar Park Road, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 14 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 14 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 19th April 1887 | ||
| 26 Treddles Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 39 Seager Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 15th March 1919 | ||
| 43 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 1st May 1902 | ||
| 43 Lloyd Street, west Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Lloyd street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1550 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion (Militia) | Private | |
| British Army | 6771 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion (Militia) | Private | |
| British Army | 9846 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9846 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9846 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 47703 | Royal Defence Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Henn | mother | ||
| Joseph Henn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Henn | sister | 1857 | |
| George Henn | brother | 1859 | |
| Sarah Henn | sister | 1860 | |
| Joseph Henn | brother | 1865 | |
| Arthur Henn | brother | 1870 | |
| Emma Henn | sister | 1874 | |
| Leonard Henn | brother | 1876 | |
| Mary Ann Henn | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wilkinson nee Balham | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-26 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1887-04-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 Service Records 1760-1915 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 (2) | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| 1871 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1881 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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