Lives of the First World War

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ID: 1892231

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/1894447

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ID: 9153370

Reference: 1891gbc

Title: 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBC/1891/0009438768

Additional: His name fits. He and his brothers Edwin Edward, Lewis and Joseph, all shown in this Census return, are named on the Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour, in which he is recorded in Mechanical Transport.

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ID: 9153392

Name: James Hing, Aged 19, b. c1882 in Northall, Bucks

Title: 1901 Census James Hing

Description: The 1901 Census return for (William) James Hing aged 19, b. approx. 1882 at Northall, Bucks. He was Head of Household, living at Bovingdon House (Rooms over Coach House) and Groom - Domestic to Mrs Katherine Oxenham, Widow, of Bovingdon House.

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Additional: Although he is called James, his age and place of birth fit with his 1891 and 1911 Census returns. On the Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour he is also called James.

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ID: 9153397

Reference: 1911gbc

Title: 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBC/1911/RG14/07749/0359/3

Additional: His full name is given and fits. His age and place of birth fit with his earlier Census returns.

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ID: 9153422

Name: 39 Victoria Road, Berkhamsted, Schedule 59.1

Title: 1939 Register entry Wm J and Edith E Hing

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.

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Additional: William's name fits. His date of birth fits with his age in Census returns and his wife's name fits with their Marriage record.

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ID: 9153432

Reference: bmd_marriages

Title: England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/M/1911/4/AZ/000459/033

Additional: William's name fits. His wife's Christian names fit with their 1939 Register entry and Electoral Register entries. Her maiden name is given on their children's Birth records.

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ID: 9153434

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1913/1/AZ/000705/111

Additional: Records the birth of William's daughter Margaret J Hing. Her mother's maiden name matches that on her parents' Marriage record and her place of birth fits with her father's pre and post war addresses.

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ID: 9153436

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1919/4/AZ/000727/010

Additional: Records the birth of William's son Frederick J Hing. His mother's maiden name matches that on his parents' Marriage record and his place of birth fits with his father's pre and post war addresses.

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ID: 9153451

Name: Boxmoor, p21, Nos 1863 & 1864, 49c Puller Road, Hing

Title: 1919 Electoral Register 49c Puller Road, Boxmoor

Description: Spring 1919 Electoral Register for Boxmoor, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows William James Hing and Edith Ellen Hing resident at 49c Puller Road, Boxmoor, where they are also shown in 1920 and 1921. In Spring and Autumn 1919 William is additionally listed as an absent Naval - Military Voter.

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Additional: William's full name and his wife Christian names match their marriage record. Their place of residence fits with their son's 1919 Birth Registration District.

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ID: 9153470

Name: Spring 1922, Gt Berkhamsted Urban, p35, Nos 1868 & 1869, Hing, 73 High St.

Title: 1922 Electoral Register 73 High Street, Berkhamsted

Description: The Spring 1922 Electoral register for Great Berkhamsted Urban, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows William James Hing and Edith Ellen Hing resident at 73 High Street, Berkhamsted. They are shown at that address on all subsequent Registers in the set, the last being in 1930.

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Additional: William's name fits. His full name and his wife's Christian names match their Marriage record.

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ID: 9153473

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”. William James' entry reads: HING James, Mechanical Transport.

Connected by: Jane31029

Additional: William James is known as James in the 1911 Census and on this record.

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ID: 9153637

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 William'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: 9153638

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

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

Additional: Records the birth of William's brother Edward. 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: 9153640

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 William'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: 9153641

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 William'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: 9153643

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 William'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: 9153646

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 William'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: 9153648

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 William'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: 9153649

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.

Connected by: Jane31029

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

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ID: 9153651

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.

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Additional: Jane's name, their father's name and their abode in Little Gaddesden fit William's family. William and his sister Minnie signed as witnesses.

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ID: 9153669

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

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ID: 9153689

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: 9153723

Name: 4 Mill Street, Berkhamsted, Schedule 175.2

Title: 1939 Register entry Sister Jane

Description: The 1939 Register entry for William'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.

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Additional: Jane's Christian name matches that of William'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: 9153735

Name: Glenhing, Gossoms End, Berkhamstead, Schedule 4.1

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother Edward

Description: The 1939 Register entry for William's brother 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: Edward's name and date of birth fit William's brother Edward. His residence in Berkhamstead and job as a Garage Proprietor are confirmed in the Hing family entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9153748

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

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother Lewis

Description: 1939 Register entry for William'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 William's brother Lewis. His residence in Little Gaddesden is confirmed in the Hing family entry in 'A Century Remembered'.

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ID: 9153764

Name: High Street, Little Gaddesden, Schedule 59.2

Title: 1939 Register entry Sister Minnie

Description: 1939 Register entry for William'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.

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Additional: Minnie's Christian Name and date of birth fit with William'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: 9153776

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

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother Joseph

Description: 1939 Register entry for William'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.

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Additional: Joseph's name and date of birth fit with Census returns for William'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: 9153787

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

Title: 1939 Register entry Brother Frederick

Description: The 1939 Register entry for William'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 William'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: 9153795

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

Title: 1939 Register entry Sister Dorothy

Description: The 1939 Register entry for William'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 William'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: 9153905

Name: Hing, William J, A.S.C., Private, M2/082888

Title: Medal Roll Index Card image

Description: The Medal Roll Index Card image for Private William J Hing, #M2/082888, Army Service Corps. He first served overseas in France 18th May 1915, was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and was transferred to Class Z 28th February 1919.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: His name, rank, regiment and, at the time of entering this information, all but the final digit of his Service number, match the seed record for this life story.

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ID: 9153915

Name: 1955, p458, Hing, William James of 39 Victoria-road, Berkhamsted, Herts

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

Description: HING William James of 39 Victoria-road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire died 10 April 1955 at St Pauls Hospital Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire Administration London 31st May to Frederick James Hing Assistant Paper Buyer. Effects £199 19s. 11d.

Connected by: Jane31029

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Additional: His name fits and his address matches his residence in the 1939 Register. Frederick James' name fits with the birth record of William's son Frederick J Hing.

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ID: 9153922

Reference: bmd_deaths

Title: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/D/1945/2/AZ/000405/067

Additional: Records the death of William's wife Edith E Hing. Her Christian name fits with their Marriage record and her Death Registration in Hemel Hempstead fits with their residence in Berkhamsted in the 1939 Register and at the time of William's death in 1955.

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ID: 9153953

Reference: 1901gbc

Title: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBC/1901/0010814282

Additional: The 1901 Census return for William's parents and seven younger siblings at No 1 Ringshall. The names and ages of the parents and five siblings born before the 1891 Census match information on that Census return, in which William is included.

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ID: 9154008

Reference: bmd_marriages

Title: England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/M/1943/4/AZ/000489/136

Additional: Marriage of William's daughter Margaret J Hing to Evan L Edwards. Her name fits her birth record and the Marriage Registration District fits with her family's residence in Berkhamsted in the 1939 Register; her parents were still there at the time of William's death in 1955.

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ID: 9154013

Reference: bmd_deaths

Title: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/D/1981/4/AZ/000339/037

Additional: Records the death of William's daughter Margaret Joyce Edwards. Her Christian names and date of birth fit with her Birth record and her Surname with her Marriage record.

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ID: 9154022

Reference: bmd_deaths

Title: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/D/1955/2/AZ/000464/097

Additional: William's name and age fit. This record fits with his National Probate Calendar entry. The Death Registration District in Hemel Hempstead fits with his death in St Paul's Hospital and with his residence in Berkhamsted, as stated on the National Probate Calendar entry.

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ID: 9158471

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

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ID: 9158921

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.

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

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ID: 9193845

Reference: gbm_cwgc_casualties_iwm_ww1

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

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBM/CWGCCASUALIWM/468312

Additional: Records the death of James’ brother-in-law, who had been married to James’ 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 James’ sister. On the record of her second marriage, her father's name and the abode fit Minnie Hing.

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ID: 9366072

Title: Army Service Corps WW1 Cap Badge

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

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ID: 9366073

Title: 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal

Description: The 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. 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: James' Medal Roll Index Card shows that he first served overseas with the Army Service Corps from 18th May 1915 and was entitled to the 1914 1915 Star.