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We remember Harry Hitchen
We remember Harry Hitchen
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
location
4 Back John St, Booth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251248
1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:1898678
19th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
22701
Worcestershire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9251242
location
119, Thistle Mount, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7113364
1916
death
Source:7113364
19th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7113364
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Hitchen |
| Source | 1898678 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119, Thistle Mount, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 4 Back John St, Booth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22701 | Worcestershire Regiment | 4th Battalion | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe | mother | ||
| William Hitchen | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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