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We remember Henry John Abbott
We remember Henry John Abbott
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Edward George Abbott
Source:9174472
1870
1872
sibling
Annie Rosina Abbott
Source:9174472
1872
1874
sibling
William James Abbott
Source:9174472
1874
1879
sibling
Kirwen Jesse Abbott
Source:9174472
1879
1882
sibling
Lily Amy Abbott
Source:9175311
1882
1885
sibling
Ethel Elizabeth Abbott
Source:9175311
1885
1887
sibling
Elsie Ellen Abbott
Source:9175311
8th December 1887
1889
sibling
Emily Rose Abbott
Source:9175311
1889
1892
sibling
Charles Abbott
Source:9175341
1892
1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9174482
31st March 1901
1901
location
Penrhiwceiber Road, Llanwonno, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9174482
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:7965564
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Llanhilleth, South Wales
United Kingdom
Source:7965564
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Regent Place, Llanhilleth, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7965564
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:8939665
4th September 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8939665
4th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Gorseinon, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8939665
4th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8939665
2nd May 1915 - 2nd December 1916
1915
marriage
Elizabeth Delaney
Source:8939665
19th June 1915
1915
location
The Military Barracks, Kilkenny
Ireland
military residence address
Source:9173008
19th June 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2064
2nd September 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted to Hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8939665
23rd November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Invalided to England
Hospital/Institution
Source:8939665
2nd December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
28776
Royal Field Artillery
5c Reserve Brigade
Source:8939665
3rd December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Diabetes Mellitus
Hospital/Institution
Source:8939665
13th April 1917
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:8939665
4th May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8939665
4th May 1917
1917
location
Westbury Road, Yarnbrook, Nr Trowbridge, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8939665
4th May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Repeat Medical Board "Prevents 100%"
Hospital/Institution
Source:8939665
15th September 1917
1918
events
To forfeit pension while in prison
Pensions and Gratuities
Devizes, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:8939665
2nd January 1918
1918
death
Consequence of Diabetes, untreatable at the time. Considered aggravated by service then, CWGC do not include him as it is a chronic condition.
Cardiff District, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8939665
Source:8939678
1st August 1918
burial
North Bradley, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:9174105
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Abbott |
| Source | 2064 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Regent Place, Llanhilleth, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Penrhiwceiber Road, Llanwonno, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Military Barracks, Kilkenny | Ireland | military residence address | known 19th June 1915 | |
| Westbury Road, Yarnbrook, Nr Trowbridge, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | known 4th May 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28776 | Royal Field Artillery | 5c Reserve Brigade | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbott | father | ||
| Fanny Bennett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward George Abbott | brother | 1870 | |
| Annie Rosina Abbott | sister | 1872 | |
| William James Abbott | brother | 1874 | |
| Kirwen Jesse Abbott | brother | 1879 | |
| Elsie Ellen Abbott | sister | 8th December 1887 | |
| Lily Amy Abbott | sister | 1882 | |
| Ethel Elizabeth Abbott | sister | 1885 | |
| Emily Rose Abbott | sister | 1889 | |
| Charles Abbott | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Delaney | wife | 19th June 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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North Bradley WW1 MemorialThe plaque In St Nicholas Church, North Bradley. An identical plaque is in the Baptist Church.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Henry Abbott.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland Civil Marriage Registers Index Transcription, FindMyPast | Bridget3206 | |
| "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991," database, FamilySearch | Bridget3206 | |
| Wiltshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1916 | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| North Bradley WW1 Memorial | Bridget3206 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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