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We remember Harry Hirst
We remember Harry Hirst
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Olive Hirst
Source:9589335
1882
1885
sibling
Sarah Elizabeth Hirst
Source:9589335
1885
1891
sibling
Louie Hirst
Source:9589335
1891
1894
birth
Source:9589265
1894
1901
location
Kirkgate North Bierley Shipley Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589335
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9589353
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
House Painter Apprentice
United Kingdom
Source:9589353
2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 Kirkgate North Bierley Shipley Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589353
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9589265
24th November 1915
1915
employment
Painter
United Kingdom
Source:9589265
24th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Shipley
United Kingdom
Source:9589265
24th November 1915
1915
location
18 Kirkgate Shipley Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589265
24th November 1915
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
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1917
1919
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:9589265
8th April 1919
1920
discharge
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31st March 1920
service
British Army
Driver
111874
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1896133
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Hirst |
| Source | 1896133 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Kirkgate North Bierley Shipley Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 18 Kirkgate Shipley Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th November 1915 | |
| Kirkgate North Bierley Shipley Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 111874 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Hirst | father | ||
| Rachel Rebecca Eagling | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Hirst | sister | 1882 | |
| Sarah Elizabeth Hirst | sister | 1885 | |
| Louie Hirst | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-24 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Service Record | Hazel9140 | |
| 1901 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| 1911 Census | Hazel9140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy | Hazel9140 |
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