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We remember Hector Nelson Barkham
We remember Hector Nelson Barkham
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8577254
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Baker
A local bakery
Ongar, Brentwood, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8577254
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Spring Bank, Blake Hall, Ongar, Essex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8577254
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:8577255
23rd November 1915
1915
employment
Signalman
Great Eastern Railway
Ongar, Brentwood, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8577255
23rd November 1915
1915
enlistment
Epping, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8577255
23rd November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper (Signalman 3rd Class)
189569
Royal Engineers
Railway Operating Division
Source:8577255
23rd November 1915 - 25th September 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8577255
25th September 1916 - 9th December 1919
1916
service
British Army
Sapper (Signalman 3rd Class)
WR/280361
Royal Engineers
Railway Operating Division
Source:8577255
26th September 1916 - 19th December 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8577255
9th December 1919
1923
dates
Age 28
Source:8577258
1923
1923
marriage
Nellie Barkham nee Talbot
Source:8577258
1923
1960
dates
Age 65
Source:8577260
1960
1960
death
Not War Related
Hector Nelson Barkham died some 41 years after his service in the Great War. He was 65.
Ware (Hertfordshire) Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8577260
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hector Nelson |
| Initials | HN |
| Last Name | Barkham |
| Source | 8577255 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank, Blake Hall, Ongar, Essex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 189569 | Royal Engineers | Railway Operating Division | Sapper (Signalman 3rd Class) | |
| British Army | WR/280361 | Royal Engineers | Railway Operating Division | Sapper (Signalman 3rd Class) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Barkham nee Talbot | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-23 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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