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We remember William John Hodges
We remember William John Hodges
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1910
employment
Cowman/labourer
Percy Nevill
Birling, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9426392
1910
1910
location
Brickyard Cottage, Birling, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9426392
1910
1911
location
Sturry Road, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9460174
1911
1914
location
Stonebridge, Ryarsh, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9426392
1914
service
British Army
Private
L/9590
East Kent Regiment
Source:1909991
service
British Army
Private
L/9590
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:7419134
1914
death
Source:7419134
20th October 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7419134
sibling
Frederick Hodges
Source:9460069
sibling
Harriet Hodges
Source:9460069
sibling
Laura Hodges
Source:9460069
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Hodges |
| Source | 7419134 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Cottage, Birling, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 1910 | |
| Stonebridge, Ryarsh, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 1914 | |
| Sturry Road, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/9590 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | L/9590 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Hodges | mother | ||
| John Hodges | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Hodges | brother | ||
| Harriet Hodges | sister | ||
| Laura Hodges | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Suzanne126822 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Suzanne126822 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Suzanne126822 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ploegsteert Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| St Martins Church, Ryarsh | Suzanne126822 | |
| Old images of Ryarsh Village | Suzanne126822 | |
| Old image of Ryarsh Village | Suzanne126822 | |
| Memorial index | Suzanne126822 | |
| Memorial Panel List | Suzanne126822 |
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