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We remember Harry Hills
We remember Harry Hills
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Ernest Jonathan Hills
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1890
1891
sibling
James Frederick Hills
Source:9628728
1891
1892
sibling
Robert Charles Hills
Source:9628728
1892
1894
sibling
Thomas William Hills
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1894
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9628728
31st March 1901
1901
location
Tadlows, Upminster, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9628728
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Helen Marjory Hills
Source:9648919
1902
1911
employment
Railway Clerk
LMS
Upminster, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9648919
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:9628627
3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9628627
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Stratford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9628627
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
GS/8086
Dragoon Guards
3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment
Source:9628627
3rd September 1914 - 2nd January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal (unpaid)
GS/8086
Dragoon Guards
3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment
Source:9628627
2nd January 1915 - 18th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
GS/8086
Corps of Dragoons
6th Battalion
Source:9628627
18th May 1915 - 30th April 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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18th May 1915 - 18th November 1918
1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
D/13387
Dragoon Guards
6th Battalion
Source:9628627
April 1919
1924
marriage
Muriel D Hills nee Callum
Source:9649064
26th January 1924
1925
children
Jack
Source:9649020
28th September 1925
1928
children
Betty Majorie Hills
Source:9649064
20th August 1928
1976
death
Not War Related
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9628969
11th November 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Hills |
| Source | 1884656 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadlows, Upminster, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/8086 | Dragoon Guards | 3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment | Private | |
| British Army | GS/8086 | Dragoon Guards | 3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment | Lance Corporal (unpaid) | |
| British Army | GS/8086 | Corps of Dragoons | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | D/13387 | Dragoon Guards | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack | son | 28th September 1925 | |
| Betty Majorie Hills | daughter | 20th August 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Hills | mother | ||
| Jonathan Hills | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Frederick Hills | brother | 1891 | |
| Robert Charles Hills | brother | 1892 | |
| Thomas William Hills | brother | 1894 | |
| Ernest Jonathan Hills | brother | 1890 | |
| Helen Marjory Hills | sister | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel D Hills nee Callum | wife | 26th January 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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L/Cpl Harry Hills, 6th Dragoon GuardsPhotograph of Harry uploaded on behalf of family member Jane.
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Joanna64499
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| L/Cpl Harry Hills, 6th Dragoon Guards | Joanna64499 |
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