Lives of the First World War

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ID: 1892223

Reference: WO372/9

Title: Medal Index Card

Description: Medal index cards were created by the Army Medal Office towards the end of the First World War. They record the medals that men and women who served in the First World War were entitled to claim.

UPP: GBM/MCI/1894439

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ID: 9156624

Title: The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour

Description: The Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Edward's entry reads: HING, Edward, Automobile Reserve.

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ID: 9156627

Name: ISBN 0-9542174-0-3

Reference: Personal copy

Title: A Century Remembered

Description: Leonhardt, John (ed), 2002, A Century Remembered - a celebration of the Millenium in Little Gaddesden, Rural Heritage Society of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Ashridge.

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Additional: The Hing family is mentioned in the book in an article by a nephew and a great nephew.

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ID: 9156630

Reference: 1891gbc

Title: 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBC/1891/0009438770

Additional: Edward's name fits. He and his brothers William James, Lewis and Joseph are all named on the Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour and on this Census return.

Credit: © General Register Office

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ID: 9156633

Reference: 1901gbc

Title: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBC/1901/0010814284

Additional: Edwards name fits. His age and place of birth fit with his family's 1891 Census return, as do those of other family members including his brothers Lewis and Joseph who are named with him on the Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour. Their residence at No 1 Ringshall fits with inclusion on that Roll.

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ID: 9156634

Reference: bmd_marriages

Title: England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/M/1907/3/AZ/000199/049

Additional: Records Edward's marriage to Daisy Glenister, here transcribed Glenisyer. This fits with information in the section about the Hing family in 'A Century Remembered' and with their 1939 Register entry.

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ID: 9156637

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1885/3/AZ/000266/149

Additional: Edward's name and year of birth fit with information in his family's Census return. The Birth Registration District fits with his place of birth, Northall in Edlesborough Parish.

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ID: 9156638

Reference: 1911gbc

Title: 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBC/1911/RG14/07482/0049/1

Additional: Edward's name, age and place of birth fit with his earlier Census returns. Daisy's Christian name and the length of their marriage fit with their Marriage record.

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ID: 9156645

Reference: bmd_deaths

Title: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/D/1953/4/AZ/000451/063

Additional: Edward's name and age fit. The date and place of Death Registration fit with information in his National Probate Calendar entry, which record his death in West Herts Hospital, Hemel Hempstead and his residence in Berkhamsted. His widow Daisy's name fits with their 1911 Census and 1939 Register entries.

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ID: 9156646

Name: Year 1954, p453, Hing Edward of Glening, Gossoms End, d. 8th October 1953

Title: National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administration)

Description: HING Edward of Glening Gossoms End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire died 8 October 1953 at West Herts Hospital Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire Probate London 5 February to Daisy Hing Widow. Effects £9879 2s. 8d.

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Additional: His name and age fit with his Birth record and Census returns. His address fits with his 1939 Register entry. His widow's Christian name fits with their Marriage record, 1911 Census return and 1939 Register entry.

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ID: 9156649

Name: Glenhing, Gossoms End, Berkhamstead, Schedule 4.1

Title: 1939 Register entry Edward and Daisy

Description: The 1939 Register entry for Edward b. 5th July 1885, a Garage Proprietor, and his wife Daisy b. 9th April 1882 living at Glenhing, Gossoms End, Berkhamstead.

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Additional: His name and date of birth fit with his Birth record and Census returns. His wife's Christian name fits with their Marriage record. He and Daisy are still at this address when he dies, as recorded in his National Probate Calendar entry.

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ID: 9156667

Name: Spring 1919, Parish of Hemel Hempstead, p30, No 2716, Hing Edward

Title: 1919 Electoral Register 157 Marlowes

Description: The Spring 1919 Electoral Register for Parish of Hemel Hempstead, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows Edward Hing registered to vote at 157 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead. Also resident there is Arthur Glenister, believed to be Edward's brother in law. Edward is still registered at that address in Autumn 1919.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Edward's name fits and the name of the other person registered to vote at the same address is the same as his wife Daisy's maiden name. It is believed to be his brother in law.

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ID: 9156676

Name: Autumn 1920, Gt Berkhamsted, p38, No 2122 & 2123, Hing Edward & Daisy

Title: 1920 Electoral Register 104 High Street Berkhamsted

Description: The Autumn 1920 Electoral Register for Great Berkhamsted, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows Edward and Daisy Hing registered to vote at 104 High Street, Berkhamsted.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Edward's name and his wife's Christian name fit their Marriage record. Their residence in Berkhamsted is confirmed in the Hing family's entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156688

Name: Autumn 1921, Gt Berkhamsted, p28, Nos 1535 & 1536

Title: 1921 Electoral Register 111 Gossoms End

Description: Autumn 1921 Electoral Register for Great Berkhamsted, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows Edward and Daisey Hing registered to vote at 111 Gossoms End, Berkhamsted. They remain at that address until Autumn 1925.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Edward's name and his wife's Christian name fit their Marriage record. Their residence in Berkhamsted is confirmed in the Hing family's entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156697

Name: Autumn 1926, Northchurch, p6, Nos 238 & 239

Title: 1926 Electoral Register House Nr Motor Works Northchurch

Description: Autumn 1926 Electoral Register for Northchurch, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows Edward and Daisey Hing registered to vote at the House Near Motor Works, Northchurch, where they remain until at least 1930, the final record in the set.

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Additional: Edward's name and his wife's Christian name fit their Marriage record. Their residence in Berkhamsted is confirmed in the Hing family's entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156710

Name: Aut. 1921, Northchurch, p6, Nos. 234 & 235 Edward & Daisy Hing

Title: Motor Works and Garage, Northchurch

Description: The Autumn 1921 Electoral Register for Northchurch, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows that Edward and Daisy Hing of 111 Gossoms End had business premises, a Motor Works and Garage, in Northchurch. Other registers for the years they were living at 111 Gossoms End contain similar entries.

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Additional: Edward's name and Daisy's Christian name match their Marriage record. Edward's employment as a Garage Proprietor fits with their 1939 Register entry and with the Hing family's entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156714

Name: Little Gaddesden Marriage Register p97, No 194, 4th September 1909

Reference: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden

Title: Marriage of Sister Jane

Description: Marriage solemnised at the Parish Church in the parish of Little Gaddesden, September 4th 1909 between Reuben Samuel Nash, 24, Batchelor, a Porter of Berkhamsted and Jane Hing, 27, Spinster, of Little Gaddesden and daughter of Joseph Hing, Watchman. Witnesses included William James Hing and his sister Minnie Hing.

Connected by: Jane31029

Additional: Jane's name, their father's name and their abode in Little Gaddesden fit Edward's sister Jane's 1891 and 1901 Census returns.

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ID: 9156717

Name: Little Gaddesden Marriage Register p120, No 240, April 23rd 1919

Reference: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden

Title: Marriage of Sister Minnie

Description: Marriage solemnised at the Parish Church in the parish of Little Gaddesden, April 23rd 1919 between Herbert Andrews, 42, Batchelor, a Farmer of 6 Little Gaddesden and Minnie English, 30, Widow, of 1 Ringshall, Little Gaddesden and daughter of Joseph Hing, Watchman. Witnesses included William James Hing.

Connected by: Jane31029

Additional: Minnie is the daughter of Joseph Hing of 1 Ringshall, Little Gaddesden, so is Edward's sister. She was previously married to Arthur William English, killed 12th December 1917 and this entry fits with his CWGC Casualty Record. Edward's brother William James Hing signed as a Witness.

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ID: 9156729

Name: 39 Victoria Road, Berkhamsted, Schedule 59.1

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother William

Description: The 1939 Register entry for Wm J Hing b. 14th June 1881, a Mineral Water Salesman and his wife Edith E Hing b. 31st July 1881, living at 39 Victoria Road, Berkhamsted. Also in the household are two apparently unrelated children and one person for whom the 1939 Register remains closed.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: William's name and date of birth fit Edward's brother William's entry in the family's 1891 Census return. His residence in Berkhamsted fits with the Hing family entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156730

Name: 4 Mill Street, Berkhamsted, Schedule 175.2

Title: 1939 Register entry Sister Jane

Description: The 1939 Register entry for Edward's sister Jane Nash b. 4th September 1882, her husband Reuben S Nash b. 16th January 1885, an Outside Porter on the L.M.S. Railway and their daughter Gladys Sarah b. 25th February 1911, a Machinist in a Coat Factory, living at 4 Mill Street, Berkhamsted.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Jane's Christian name matches that of Edward's sister in Census returns. Her surname and her husband's name matches their Marriage record. Her husband's job and their residence in Berkhamsted also fit with their Marriage record.

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ID: 9156732

Name: 17 High Street, Little Gaddesden, Berkhamstead R.D., Schedule 29.1

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother Lewis

Description: 1939 Register entry for Edward's brother Lewis Hing b. 14th April 1887, Incapacitated, and his wife Annie E Hing b. 1st August 1889, living at 17 High Street, Little Gaddesden, with two others for whom the 1939 Register remains closed.

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Additional: Lewis' name and age fit Edward's brother Lewis. His residence in Little Gaddesden is confirmed in the Hing family entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156733

Name: High Street, Little Gaddesden, Schedule 59.2

Title: 1939 Register entry Sister Minnie

Description: 1939 Register entry for Edward's sister Minnie Andrews b. 23rd March 1889, her husband Herbert Andrews b. 30th January 1877, a Dairy Farmer and others living at High Street, Little Gaddesden.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Minnie's Christian Name and date of birth fit with Edward's sister Minnie. Her surname and her husband's name fit with their Marriage record. Their residence in Little Gaddesden is confirmed in the Hing family entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156734

Name: 2 Council Cottages, Hudnall, Berkhamstead R.D., Schedule 112.1

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother Joseph

Description: 1939 Register entry for Edward's brother Joseph b. 27th November 1890, a Chauffeur and Gardener, his wife Rosa M Hing b. 23rd November 1890 and their children Raymond J b. 8th June 1921, A Motor Mechanic and Improver, and Joan S b. 26th March 1925, at School, living at 2 Council Cottages, Hudnall.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Joseph's name and date of birth fit with Census returns for Edward's brother Joseph. His marriage to Rosa and residence in Hudnall fit with the Hing family entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156736

Name: 28 Ringshall, Berkhamsted R.D., Schedule 182.1

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother Frederick

Description: The 1939 Register entry for Edward's brother Frederick b. 27th March 1893, a Gardener, Heavy Worker and his wife Kate M Hing b. 7th October 1889, living at 28 Ringshall.

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Additional: Frederick's name and date of birth fit Edward's brother Frederick's Census returns. Their residence at 28 Ringshall fits with the Hing family entry in 'A Century remembered'.

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ID: 9156739

Name: Corner House, Dagnall, Edlesborough, Bucks, Schedule 152.2

Title: 1939 Register entry Sister Dorothy

Description: The 1939 Register entry for Edward's sister Dorothy b. 29th January 1895, her husband Arthur Putman b. 8th March 1895, a Horsekeeper assisting with General Farm Work, a Heavy Worker, and their daughter Iris D Putman b. 29th August 1926, at School, living at Corner House, Dagnall.

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Additional: Dorothy's Christian name and date of birth fit Edward's sister Dorothy's Census returns. Her surname and her husband's name fit their marriage record. Their daughter's name is confirmed in the Hing family entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156777

Name: CMT/1052, Pte Hing, E

Title: Medal & Award Roll 1914 Star

Description: The Medal and Award Roll entry for Private E Hing (corrected from King), #CMT/1052, awarded the 1914 Star. His disembarkation date was 14th August 1914 and the Award was earned for service with the 3rd Ammunition Park.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Edward's name and military details - rank, regiment and Service number - match the seed record for this life story.

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ID: 9156782

Name: "C" MT 1052, Private Hing, Edward

Title: Medal & Award Roll British War Medal and Victory Medal

Description: Medal & Award Roll confirming that Private Edward Hing (corrected from King) # C MT 1052, Royal Army Service Corps, was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: Edward's name fits and his military details - rank, regiment and service number - fit the seed record for this life story.

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ID: 9156786

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1882/4/AZ/000264/139

Additional: Records the birth of Edward's sister Jane. Her name, age and Birth Registration District fit with her entries in the family's 1891 and 1901 Census returns.

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ID: 9156789

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1887/2/AZ/000274/191

Additional: Records the birth of Edward’s brother Lewis. His name, age and Birth Registration District fit with his entries in the family's 1891 and 1901 Census returns.

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ID: 9156791

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1889/2/AZ/000276/128

Additional: Records the birth of Edward’s sister Minnie. Her name, age and Birth Registration District fit with her entries in the family's 1891 and 1901 Census returns.

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ID: 9156792

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1891/1/AZ/000278/372

Additional: Records the birth of Edward’s brother Joseph. His name, age and Birth Registration District fit with his entries in the family's 1891 and 1901 Census returns.

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ID: 9156793

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1893/2/AZ/000284/255

Additional: Records the birth of Edward’s brother Frederick. His name, age and Birth Registration District fit with his entries in the family's 1901 and 1911 Census returns.

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ID: 9156794

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1895/1/AZ/000289/112

Additional: Records the birth of Edward’s sister Dorothy Ruth. Her name, age and Birth Registration District fit with her entries in the family's 1901 Census return.

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ID: 9156795

Reference: bmd_marriages

Title: England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/M/1917/2/AZ/000456/051

Additional: Records the marriage of William's youngest sister Dorothy to Arthur Putman. This is confirmed by the entry about the Hing family in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9156839

Name: The Long Long Trail, Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport Companies

Title: ASC MT Companies working as Divisional Ammunition Parks

Description: Entry from "The Long, Long Trail, The British Army in the Great War of 1914-1918" concerning the Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport Companies including ASC MT Companies working as Divisional Ammunition Parks. This notes that "the MT Companies called Ammunition Parks operated dumps, or stores, of ammunition. This included the larger calibres of artillery shells which required special handling equipment, smaller shells, mortar rounds, grenades and small arms ammunition too. All saw service in France unless otherwise mentioned."

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Additional: Edward's 1914 Star Medal and Award Roll states that this medal was awarded for service with the 3rd Ammunition Park, following disembarkation on 14th August 1914.

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ID: 9158474

Name: Private, English, Arthur William, Service Number G/53105, d12/12/1917

Title: CWGC Casualty Record Sister Minnie's first Husband Arthur William English

Description: Records the death of Private Arthur William English, #G/53105, 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers, 12th December 1917 and his burial at Le Cateau Military Cemetery, Nord, France. He was Son of the late Henry English, of Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset and Husband of Minnie Andrews (formerly English), of 50, Little Gaddesden, Berkhamsted, Herts.

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Additional: This fits with Edward's sister Minnie's Marriage record to Herbert Andrews in 1919 in which she is recorded as Minnie English, a Widow. Edward's brother William signed as a witness to that marriage, in which their father was named and their address given.

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ID: 9158927

Title: Joseph and Sarah Hing and their family

Description: Joseph and Sarah Hing with their eight children and nine grandchildren. Back row L to R: Rose, wife of Joseph Jnr, holding their daughter Joan; Kit wife of Frederick; Raymond son of Rose and Joseph Jnr. 2nd Row L to R: Minnie and Gladys Nash, daughters of Reuben Nash and Jane nee Hing; Arthur Putman husband of Dorothy; Reuben Nash; Herbert Andrews and his wife Minnie nee Hing; Joe Jnr; Edward and his wife Daisy; Edith, wife of William James, Joyce their daughter; Lewis. Seated on chairs L to R: Dorothy Putman nee Hing, wife of Arthur, with their daughter Iris; Jane Nash nee Hing, wife of Reuben; Joseph and Sarah; William James; Annie wife of Lewis with their son Edward Jnr. At the front: Frederick Jnr, son of William James; Leonard, son of Lewis and Annie. The appearance of the younger grandchildren suggests that the photo was taken in approximately 1929.

Connected by: Jane31029

Additional: The photo is used with permission of a granddaughter of Joseph Jnr.

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ID: 9166280

Name: No 1, December 1903

Reference: The personal copy of a descendant of SJ and SG Oakins

Title: Report and Statement of Accounts of the Little Gaddesden Brass Band 1902 - 1903

Description: A small booklet which contains a report of the band’s activities, especially fundraising, and a statement of their accounts. It includes a list of members, stating the area of the village from which they came and a selection of photographs, including of the band and the committee. There are also many advertisements for local shops and businesses.

Connected by: Jane31029

Additional: E Hing of Ringshall is listed as a member of the band.

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ID: 9166295

Title: Little Gaddesden Brass Band 1903

Description: A 1903 photo of the Little Gaddesden Brass Band, taken outside the School. The band members are: Back Row L to R: Stanley Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Frederick Cutler, F Pocock, John Wibden, Edward Hing, Edward Pinnock. Middle Row L to R: George Jay, W Warner, Arthur Johnson, Samuel G Oakins, Bertram Horn, Harry Wells, Walter Holland, Herbert Fenn, T Scott. Front Row L to R: Stephen J Oakins, James Windmill, CH Ward (Bandmaster), William Johnson, Sidney Rogers, Edward Whitman. Underneath big drum: Hubert Halsey. Absent: H Davies, J Waller, H Griffin, William Fenn, William Boarder, Matthew Munden, George Rogers, J Wrangles

Connected by: Jane31029

Additional: The names of the Band members (initial and surname) and their place of residence e.g. Ringshall are listed in the booklet from which this photo came. Those in the photo are also named (initial and surname); their Christian names have, where possible, been deduced from 1901 Census information.

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ID: 9193831

Reference: gbm_cwgc_casualties_iwm_ww1

Title: Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription

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UPP: GBM/CWGCCASUALIWM/468312

Additional: Records the death of Edward's brother-in-law, who had been married to Edward's sister Minnie Hing, whose second marriage was to Herbert Andrews. On the marriage record to Arthur, Minnie's surname is given as Hing and her age, her abode and her father's name fit Edward's sister. On the record of her second marriage, her father's name and the abode fit Minnie Hing.

Credit: © Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Source information

ID: 9362563

Name: Ing, Edward, entered 20th Feb 1893, left 12th April 1897

Reference: Little Gaddesden School Archive

Title: Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906

Description: The log book kept by the Headmasters of Little Gaddesden School which records points of note in the daily running of the school and information about the pupils. Edward is mentioned between 1893 and 1897.

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Additional: Although the surname is recorded as Ing not Hing, the circumstances of his arrival, i.e. the family moving from Northall to Ringshall in 1893, and the names of siblings also mentioned in the Log Books e.g. Lewis (also written Louis), Minnie, Joseph and Frederick support this being the right person.

Source information

ID: 9366062

Title: 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Description: The 1914 Star (left) awarded to those who served with the B.E.F. in France or Belgium between the outbreak of war and midnight 22nd/23rd November 1914, but not necessarily under fire or within range of enemy mobile artillery. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).

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Additional: Edward has an Army Service Corps Medal and Award Roll entry for the 1914 Star.

Source information

ID: 9366067

Title: Army Service Corps WW1 Cap Badge

Description: Cap badge of the Army Service Corps in which Edward Hing served.

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