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We remember James Hobbs
We remember James Hobbs
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Albert John Hobbs
Source:8756154
1888
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8756154
1891
1891
location
Herston Swanage Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8756159
1891 - 1901
1896
sibling
Wilfred Hobbs
Source:8756134
1896
1898
sibling
Hilda Hobbs
Source:8756134
1898
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8756159
1901
1901
sibling
Susan Mabel Hobbs
Source:8756134
1901
1904
sibling
Annie Kathleen Hobbs
Source:8756134
1904
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8756134
1911
1911
employment
Carter on a Farm
Swanage Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8756134
1911
1911
location
Pear Tree Cottage Bell Street Herston Swanage
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8756134
1911
1913
children
Vera Kathleen Hobbs
Source:9630240
15th February 1913
1914
children
James Albert Hobbs
Source:9630240
8th March 1914
1914
service
British Army
132
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8756165
1914
1914
enlistment
Swanage, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9630587
6th August 1914
1914
location
3 Laurel Terrace, Herston, Swange, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9630587
6th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Signaller and telephonist
166063
Royal Garrison Artillery
No. 87 Seige Battery
Source:9631090
5th May 1915 - 19th October 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9630458
5th May 1916 - 19th October 1917
1916
children
Wilifred Verdun Hobbs
Source:9630240
8th June 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Abrasions and Contusions over flexar/flexoi surface of left fore-arm middle 1/3 (Powder Burns).
Caused by blast and recoil of gun. Occured while in 87th Seige Battery, in Rhone, France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9631469
19th October 1917 - 6th November 1917
1918
service
British Army
Signaller/Gunner/Telephonist
166063
Royal Garrison Artillery
9th Bridge Mountain Brigade
Source:9631229
18th March 1918 - 14th April 1919
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9630458
18th March 1918 - 14th April 1919
1918
events
Military Offense
Military Discipline
Egypt
Source:9631381
30th June 1918
1919
hospitalisation
Malaria caught when in Egypt in 1919
Hospital/Institution
Source:9630762
27th June 1919 - 1958
1920
location
St. Marks Cottage, Bell Street, Swanage, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9630762
6th January 1920
1920
children
Kenneth Roy Hobbs
Source:9630240
14th April 1920
1920
service
British Army
Gunner
166063
Royal Garrison Artillery
Dorsetshire Coast Brigade
Source:8756146
1920
1920
employment
General Labourer
Swanage, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9630918
24th June 1920
1922
discharge
Source:9631550
23rd June 1922
1922
children
Peggy Margaret Primrose Hobbs
Source:9630353
4th August 1922
1924
children
Eileen Ursula Mary Hobbs
Source:9631664
1924
1928
children
Doris M Hobbs
Source:9630353
17th May 1928
1930
children
Eric J Hobbs
Source:9631623
1930
1939
employment
Gas Stoker
Swange, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9630353
29th September 1939
1939
location
44 Bell Street, Swanage, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9630353
29th September 1939
1958
dates
Age 68
Source:9631808
19th July 1958
1958
death
Not War Related
Swanage, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9631808
Source:8756160
19th July 1958
burial
Swanage, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9631808
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hobbs |
| Source | 1903465 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Laurel Terrace, Herston, Swange, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th August 1914 | |
| 44 Bell Street, Swanage, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Herston Swanage Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1901 | |
| Pear Tree Cottage Bell Street Herston Swanage | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| St. Marks Cottage, Bell Street, Swanage, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th January 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 166063 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Dorsetshire Coast Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 132 | Royal Garrison Artillery | |||
| British Army | 166063 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No. 87 Seige Battery | Signaller and telephonist | |
| British Army | 166063 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 9th Bridge Mountain Brigade | Signaller/Gunner/Telephonist |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Kathleen Hobbs | daughter | 15th February 1913 | |
| James Albert Hobbs | son | 8th March 1914 | |
| Wilifred Verdun Hobbs | son | 8th June 1916 | |
| Kenneth Roy Hobbs | son | 14th April 1920 | |
| Peggy Margaret Primrose Hobbs | daughter | 4th August 1922 | |
| Doris M Hobbs | daughter | 17th May 1928 | |
| Eric J Hobbs | son | 1930 | |
| Eileen Ursula Mary Hobbs | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavinia | mother | ||
| John Hobbs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Hobbs | brother | 1896 | |
| Hilda Hobbs | sister | 1898 | |
| Susan Mabel Hobbs | sister | 1901 | |
| Annie Kathleen Hobbs | sister | 1904 | |
| Albert John Hobbs | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-06-24 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-06-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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England & Wales marriage 1837-2008 TranscriptionIndex of marriage between James Hobbs and Ida Rebecca May Davis in Weymouth, Dorset
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Military History Sheet in James' WW1 Military records.Contributed by:
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England & Wales 1939 RegisterJames is living with 4 of his children in 44, Bell Street, Swanage, Dorset, England.Contributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Arrivals and departures sheet from WW1 service records. It describes when and where he was posted during WW1.Contributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1916-1920Enlistment sheet 1914 taken from his WW1 service recordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Military Inspection sheet on enlistment 1914, taken from his WW1 Service RecordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920His First Award Solider records and discharge sheet in 1919 taken from his WW1 service records.Contributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Attestation sheet from 1920 taken from his WW1 Service RecordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Identification sheet on re-enlistment in June 1920 after break taken from Malaria in 1919. Taken from his Service RecordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Active Service form from WW1, includes various jobs and promotions, injuries received. Taken from WW1 service recordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Active Service Form P.2 taken from WW1 Service RecordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Punishment sheet from WW1 Service RecordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Injury sheet P.1 taken from WW1 service recordsContributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1914-1920Injury sheet P.2 taken from WW1 Service RecordsContributed by:
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England & Wales Birth 1987-2007 transcriptionBirth of son Eric J Hobbs in 1930 in England & Wales Birth 1987-2007 transcriptionsContributed by:
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England & Wales Birth 1987-2007 transcriptionBirth of daughter Eileen Ursula Mary Hobbs in 1924Contributed by:
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James Hobbs 1938This is James at his daughter Vera Kathleen Hobbs' wedding in Jun 1938
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Gravestone in Godlingston Cemetry, SwangeHis gravestone with wife Ida in Godlingston Cemetry, Swanage.Contributed by:
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Close up of Gravestone in Godlingston CemetryClose up of Gravestone in Godlingston Cemetry, Swanage. He was buried with his wife Ida Rebecca May Davis who had died in 1934Contributed by:
Eva154296
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan38118 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales marriage 1837-2008 Transcription | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| England & Wales 1939 Register | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1916-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Eva154296 | |
| England & Wales Birth 1987-2007 transcription | Eva154296 | |
| England & Wales Birth 1987-2007 transcription | Eva154296 | |
| James Hobbs 1938 | Eva154296 | |
| Gravestone in Godlingston Cemetry, Swange | Eva154296 | |
| Close up of Gravestone in Godlingston Cemetry | Eva154296 |
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