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We remember Vernon Frank Hoare
We remember Vernon Frank Hoare
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Cowgrove, Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9568303
1901
1911
employment
Horseman on Farm
Cowgrove, Pamphill, Wimborne
United Kingdom
Source:9568342
1911
1911
location
Cowgrove, Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9568342
1911
1914
enlistment
Wimborne
United Kingdom
Source:9627148
1st September 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8495206
1915
1916
discharge
Source:9627148
2nd October 1916
service
British Army
Private
10427
Dorsetshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8495206
1917
death
Died of wounds
Duchess of Norfolk's Hospital, Littlehampton
United Kingdom
Source:8495206
24th May 1917
burial
Dorset
United Kingdom
H. 9
Source:8495206
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowgrove, Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| Cowgrove, Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10427 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Love Hoare formerly White | mother | ||
| George William Hoare | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Golden |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Frank Hoare's Medal LetterLetter sent to Frank's father, George William Hoare.Contributed by:
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Frank Hoare's MedalsFrank Hoare's three medals in the possession of his family.Contributed by:
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Frank Hoare's HeadstoneFrank's grave in Sturminster Marshall Churchyard.Contributed by:
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Funeral of Frank HoareA newspaper article reporting Frank Hoare's death and funeral.Contributed by:
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Frank Hoare's FuneralA photo of the funeral of VF Hoare which took place in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset on Tuesday 29 May 1917.Contributed by:
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Frank Hoare's FuneralA photo showing the funeral of Frank Hoare in Sturminster Marshall churchyard on Tuesday 29 May 1917.Contributed by:
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Frank Hoare's FuneralThis is a photo showing Frank Hoare's funeral in Sturminster Marshall churchyard on Tuesday 29 May 1917.Contributed by:
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Frank Hoare's Mourning CardA photo of the front of Frank's mourning card.Contributed by:
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Entry in Wimborne Minster Parish MagazineA report in the July 1917 Wimborne Minster Parish Magazine of the death and funeral of Frank. It should be noted that the date of the funeral in the report is incorrect, it took place on the 29th, not the 28th May as stated.Contributed by:
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Sturminster Marshall War MemorialFrank's name, V F Hoare, on the War Memorial in Sturminster Marshall.Contributed by:
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Memorial Plaque in Wimborne MinsterThe Memorial Plaque in Wimborne Minster showing Vernon Frank Hoare's entry as VF Mullett.Contributed by:
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Frank's name on the Wimborne Minster Memorial.A close up of Frank's name, as VF Mullett, on the Memorial Plaque in the Minster at Wimborne.Contributed by:
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Unveiling of Sturminster Marshall War MemorialA photo of the unveiling of the War Memorial in Sturminster Marshall in January 1920. Frank's name is inscribed on this memorial.Contributed by:
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Newspaper clipping of the Unveiling (Part 1)Newspaper clipping of the unveiling of the Sturminster Marshall War Memorial (Part 1)Contributed by:
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Newspaper clipping of the Unveiling (Part 2)This is a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of the Sturminster Marshall War Memorial (Part 2)Contributed by:
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Graylingwell Hospital, ChichesterThis is a contemporary image of Graylingwell Hospital in ChichesterContributed by:
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Frank's Grave next to his mother'sThis is a photo taken in Sturminster Marshall Churchyard showing Frank's headstone with his mother's, Annie Hoare, next to his on the right.Contributed by:
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Frank's Mother's In Memoriam CardThis is Frank's mother's In Memorium Card which was framed.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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5th Battalion Dorsetshire RegimentMore about 5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment
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Sturminster Marshall, Nr Wimborne Minster, DorsetMore about Sturminster Marshall, Nr Wimborne Minster, Dorset
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Kingston Lacy, Nr Wimborne Minster, DorsetMore about Kingston Lacy, Nr Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Jean156615 | |
| 1901 Census for England | Jean156615 | |
| 1911 Census for England | Jean156615 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Jean156615 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Frank Hoare | Jean156615 | |
| Vernon Frank Hoare | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Medal Letter | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Medals | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Headstone | Jean156615 | |
| Funeral of Frank Hoare | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Funeral | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Funeral | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Funeral | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Mourning Card | Jean156615 | |
| Frank Hoare's Mourning Card | Jean156615 | |
| Entry in Wimborne Minster Parish Magazine | Jean156615 | |
| Sturminster Marshall War Memorial | Jean156615 | |
| Sturminster Marshall War Memorial | Jean156615 | |
| Memorial Plaque in Wimborne Minster | Jean156615 | |
| Frank's name on the Wimborne Minster Memorial. | Jean156615 | |
| Unveiling of Sturminster Marshall War Memorial | Jean156615 | |
| Newspaper clipping of the Unveiling (Part 1) | Jean156615 | |
| Newspaper clipping of the Unveiling (Part 2) | Jean156615 | |
| Graylingwell Hospital, Chichester | Jean156615 | |
| Frank's Grave next to his mother's | Jean156615 | |
| Frank's Mother's In Memoriam Card | Jean156615 |
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