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We remember Claude Henry Hills
We remember Claude Henry Hills
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
location
45 Castle Road Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9104764
1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
494
Officer Training Corps Royal Fusiliers
Source:9172594
April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
Source:9172589
20th October 1915
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:1884321
1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9172565
December 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:9104766
23rd October 1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry Attached Machine Gun Corps
Source:1884321
1987
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9104771
1987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Claude Henry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Hills, |
| Source | 9172565 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Castle Road Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry Attached Machine Gun Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 494 | Officer Training Corps Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. C H Hills appears as "Royal Fusiliers".
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Claude Hills.
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Claude Hills.Contributed by:
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Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine 1918This is a page from the in-house school magazine providing further information on the award of the MC to Lt C H Hills, HLI.Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - MC Citation and award Lt C H Hills | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt on leaving RMC Sandhurst | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine 1918 | Alexander119331 |
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