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We remember Hedley Vere Batchelor
We remember Hedley Vere Batchelor
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Herbert Hill Batchelor
Source:5519760
March 1870
1871
sibling
Gertrude Batchelor
Source:5519760
December 1871
1876
sibling
Ernest Batchelor
Source:5519760
1876
1880
sibling
Mildred Batchelor
Source:5519760
1880
1881
1895
employment
Carpenter
John Batchelor Builder
Great Glen Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:5519760
1895 - 1915
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:5519760
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Phillippa Batchelor nee Elliott
Source:5519760
8th June 1908
1909
children
Mary Hill Batchelor
Source:5519760
1909
1910
children
Arthur Vere Batchelor
Source:5519760
19th February 1910
1911
children
Jeannie May Batchelor
Source:5519760
31st March 1911
1915
employment
Builder
Self employed in own business
Fleckney Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:5519760
1915 - 1916
1915
location
Church Hill Fleckney Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5519760
1915
1915
enlistment
Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Source:5519760
15th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
213294
Royal Engineers
Source:5519855
16th November 1916 - 29th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
WR/284016
Royal Engineers
Source:5519855
29th September 1918 - 12th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5519760
12th February 1919
1919
employment
Builder and undertaker
Self employed in own business
Fleckney Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:5519760
1919 - 1959
service
Source:5519855
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5519760
1959
death
Not War Related
Source:5519760
June 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hedley Vere |
| Initials | HV |
| Last Name | Batchelor |
| Source | 5519760 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Fleckney Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/284016 | Royal Engineers | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 213294 | Royal Engineers | Sergeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hill Batchelor | daughter | 1909 | |
| Arthur Vere Batchelor | son | 19th February 1910 | |
| Jeannie May Batchelor | daughter | 31st March 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Batchelor nee Hill | mother | ||
| John Batchelor | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hill Batchelor | brother | March 1870 | |
| Gertrude Batchelor | sister | December 1871 | |
| Mildred Batchelor | sister | 1880 | |
| Ernest Batchelor | brother | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillippa Batchelor nee Elliott | wife | 8th June 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-03 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-06-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Hedley Vere BatchelorSapper - Serving with No.2 Foreway Company Royal Engineers BEF France. Photograph stuck in the back of his Soldier's Bible.
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Military issue spoon.This spoon has Hedley Batchelor's regimental number stamped on the handleContributed by:
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Inside the Soldier's BibleThis is the inside cover of Hedley Batchelor's Soldier's Bible with his name and company clearly visible.Contributed by:
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Soldier's caneThis is Hedley Vere Batchelor's cane (swagger stick). It has a silver engraving on it in recognition of him being the second best shot in 69 A party 2nd RBRE. It also has his regimental number and name on the engraving. The top of the cane has a silver mounted badge of the Royal Engineers.Contributed by:
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Soldier's Bible and boxHedley Batchelor's bible and matchbox protector. Hedley claimed that this matchbox protector was made for him by a German Prisoner of War who worked for him.Contributed 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914 - 1920 | Rex22659 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records 1914 -1920 | Rex22659 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards 1914 - 1920 | Rex22659 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Hedley Vere Batchelor | Rex22659 | |
| Military issue spoon. | Rex22659 | |
| Inside the Soldier's Bible | Rex22659 | |
| Soldier's cane | Rex22659 | |
| Soldier's Bible and box | Rex22659 |
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