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We remember Samuel Russell Hobbs
We remember Samuel Russell Hobbs
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
sibling
Walter Buchannan Hobbs
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1881
1884
sibling
James Hobbs
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1884
1901
employment
stockbroker
glasgow
United Kingdom
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1901
1915
enlistment
glasgow
United Kingdom
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23rd August 1915
1917
discharge
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1917
1918
hospitalisation
discharged by army as 'unfit'
Hospital/Institution
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1918
employment
stockbroker
glasgow
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
23049
Highland Light Infantry
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service
British Army
Private
351086
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
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theatres
Egypt :4
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location
58 maxwell drive, Pollockshields,Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
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1924
death
War Related Sickness
TORRENCE,Campsie,Scotland
United Kingdom
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12th March 1924
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 maxwell drive, Pollockshields,Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23049 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 351086 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Steven Galloway hobbs | mother | ||
| Samuel James hobbs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Buchannan hobbs | brother | 1881 | |
| James hobbs | brother | 1884 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blue | 'scanty' |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-23 | 5'6" |
Media
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the Hobbs siblings in garden in GlasgowJimmy,Sammy and their 3 sister,Emma Janey and Janet
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Glasgow Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | janet47622 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| national probate calendar 1858-1966 | janet47622 | |
| British army WW1 Service Records 1914-1920 | janet47622 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| the Hobbs siblings in garden in Glasgow | janet47622 | |
| sammy hobbs | janet47622 |
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We remember Samuel Russell Hobbs
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