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We remember Horace Henry Hillyer
We remember Horace Henry Hillyer
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1910
marriage
Amy Hardy
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25th December 1910
1911
children
Horace Henry Hillyer
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10th October 1911
1912
children
Ernest Hillyer
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2nd December 1912
1913
children
Amy Doris Hillyer
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18th November 1913
1915
children
Irene Hillyer
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7th July 1915
service
British Army
Private
18578
Royal Berkshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
20467
Machine Gun Corps
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service
British Army
Private
20467
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
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1916
death
Killed in Action
The regimental war diary states they were supporting The Black Watch and The Cameronians attacking High Wood. The exact nature of his death is unknown.
Somme near High Wood
France
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3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
No known grave
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace Henry |
| Initials | HH |
| Last Name | Hillyer |
| Source | 7409862 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18578 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20467 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 20467 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Henry Hillyer | son | 10th October 1911 | |
| Ernest Hillyer | son | 2nd December 1912 | |
| Amy Doris Hillyer | daughter | 18th November 1913 | |
| Irene Hillyer | daughter | 7th July 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Hillyer nee Jones | mother | ||
| William Hillyer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Hardy | wife | 25th December 1910 |
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Horace Henry HillierStandard photo as private Royal Berkshire Regiment before he was transferred to The Machine Gun Corps.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
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| Horace Henry Hillier | Derek99006 | |
| Horace Henry Hillyer | Derek99006 |
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