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We remember William James Hing
We remember William James Hing
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1882
sibling
Jane Hing
Source:9153723
4th September 1882
1885
sibling
Edward Hing
Source:9153735
5th July 1885
1887
sibling
Lewis Hing
Source:9153748
14th April 1887
1889
sibling
Minnie Hing
Source:9153764
23rd March 1889
1890
sibling
Joseph Hing
Source:9153776
27th November 1890
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9153370
5th April 1891
1891
location
Pest House Lane, Northall, Edlesborough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153370
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Frederick Hing
Source:9153787
27th March 1893
1895
sibling
Dorothy Ruth Hing
Source:9153795
29th January 1895
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9153392
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Groom - Domestic
Mrs Katherine Oxenham
Bovingdon, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9153392
31st March 1901
1901
location
Bovingdon House (Rooms over Coach House), Bovingdon, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9153392
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9153397
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Chauffeur Domestic
Boxmoor, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9153397
2nd April 1911
1911
location
61 Horsecroft Road, Boxmoor, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9153397
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Edith Ellen Bradbrook
Source:9153922
1911 - 1945
1913
children
Margaret Joyce Hing
Source:9154013
4th January 1913
1915
service
British Army
Private
M2/082888
Army Service Corps
Mechanical Transport
Source:9153905
18th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9153905
18th May 1915
1919
discharge
Source:9153905
28th February 1919
1919
children
Frederick James Hing
Source:9153915
1919
1919
location
49c Puller Road, Boxmoor, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9153451
1919 - 1921
1922
location
73 High Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9153470
1922
1939
employment
Mineral Water Salesman
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9153422
29th September 1939
1939
location
39 Victoria Road, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9153422
29th September 1939
1955
death
Not War Related
His address at the time of his death was 39 Victoria Road, Berkhamsted.
St Paul's Hospital, Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom
Source:9153915
10th April 1955
1955
dates
Age 73
Source:9154022
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Hing |
| Source | 9153397 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Victoria Road, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 49c Puller Road, Boxmoor, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 - 1921 | |
| 61 Horsecroft Road, Boxmoor, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 73 High Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 | |
| Bovingdon House (Rooms over Coach House), Bovingdon, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Pest House Lane, Northall, Edlesborough | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/082888 | Army Service Corps | Mechanical Transport | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Joyce Hing | daughter | 4th January 1913 | |
| Frederick James Hing | son | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Hing | father | ||
| Sarah Jane Hing | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Hing | sister | 4th September 1882 | |
| Edward Hing | brother | 5th July 1885 | |
| Lewis Hing | brother | 14th April 1887 | |
| Minnie Hing | sister | 23rd March 1889 | |
| Joseph Hing | brother | 27th November 1890 | |
| Frederick Hing | brother | 27th March 1893 | |
| Dorothy Ruth Hing | sister | 29th January 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ellen Bradbrook | wife | 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe 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.
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Joseph and Sarah Hing and their familyJoseph 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.Contributed by:
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Army Service Corps WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Army Service Corps in which James Hing served.
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 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).Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census James Hing | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Wm J and Edith E Hing | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 49c Puller Road, Boxmoor | Jane31029 | |
| 1922 Electoral Register 73 High Street, Berkhamsted | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Jane | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Minnie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Jane | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Edward | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Lewis | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Minnie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Joseph | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Frederick | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Dorothy | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 | |
| CWGC Casualty Record Sister Minnie's first Husband Arthur William English | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Joseph and Sarah Hing and their family | Jane31029 | |
| Army Service Corps WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 |
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