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We remember John Hobson
We remember John Hobson
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
enlistment
Harrogate
United Kingdom
Source:8615960
service
British Army
Private
267611
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:1905391
service
British Army
33223
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:8615960
service
British Army
Private
235458
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8615951
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8615954
Source:8615960
11th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 8.
Source:8615954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hobson |
| Source | 1905391 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 267611 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 33223 | West Yorkshire Regiment | |||
| British Army | 235458 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Grange | mother | ||
| John Hobson | father |
Media
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Sun Inn, Brame Lane, Norwood nr Harrogate, N YorksNo Photo of John in uniform is held. This picture is dated c1897. John is the man holding the reins. His mother Hannah Hobson is in the doorway.
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Fewston Parish Roll of HonourThis Roll of Honour is inside Fewston Church. The 11 named men who gave their lives are all listed on the War Memorial in the ChurchyardContributed by:
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Headstone of Hannah Hobson in Otley CemeteryAlso included is John's name, and his sister Alice & brother-in-law Benjamin Bailey.Contributed by:
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1901 CensusA record of John and his immediate family living at the Sun Inn, NorwoodContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| wharfegen family histor | Michael136032 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Inn, Brame Lane, Norwood nr Harrogate, N Yorks | Michael136032 | |
| War Memorial in Fewston Churchyard | Michael136032 | |
| Fewston Parish Roll of Honour | Michael136032 | |
| Headstone of Hannah Hobson in Otley Cemetery | Michael136032 | |
| 1901 Census | Michael136032 | |
| Commerative Certificate | Michael136032 |
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We remember John Hobson
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