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We remember George Victor Hope
We remember George Victor Hope
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas Charles Hope
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November 1875
1877
1880
sibling
Harry William Hope
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February 1880
1901
marriage
Annie Vinall Cramp
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6th April 1901
1902
children
Lilian Hope
Source:9219244
24th June 1902
1904
children
Florence Hope
Source:9219244
14th April 1904
1911
location
56, Dewe Road, Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9218209
2nd April 1911
1916
commission
Temporary
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May 1916
1916
enlistment
Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
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May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/16575
Royal Sussex Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:9218205
6th December 1916 - 1st April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Seriously injured during the last major offensive by the German Army and reported Killed in Action
Hospital/Institution
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22nd March 1918
1918
internment
pow
Hattencourt
France
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22nd March 1918 - 1st April 1918
1918
dates
Age 41
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1st April 1918
employment
Bricklayer / Labourer
Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:9218272
service
British Army
Private
3514
Sussex Yeomanry
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1918
death
Died of wounds
He had been carried to a German Field Hospital, where he died of his wounds 10 days after being shot.
Hattencourt
France
Source:7303170
Source:9218272
1st April 1918
burial
Somme
George was shot at Hesbecourt on 22nd March 1918 and taken to Hattencourt Field Hospital. He died on 1st April 1918 and was buried in Hattencourt German Cemetery Map reference:
66d.G.15.b.4.6.
France
Source:7303170
Source:9218272
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Victor |
| Initials | GV |
| Last Name | Hope |
| Source | 9218272 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56, Dewe Road, Brighton, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3514 | Sussex Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | G/16575 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Hope | daughter | 24th June 1902 | |
| Florence Hope | daughter | 14th April 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Hope | mother | ||
| Thomas Hope | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Charles Hope | brother | November 1875 | |
| Harry William Hope | brother | February 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Vinall Cramp | wife | 6th April 1901 |
Media
Media
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Pte G/16575 G.V.HopeIn an Infantry Uniform of the Royal Sussex Regiment.
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Memorial Headstone for George Victor HopePhotograph taken of George Victor Hope's Headstone at Roye New British Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Initial Report of the Death of George VictorReport from the War Office notifying the Death of George VictorContributed by:
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War Office Casualty ListCasualty List published in the Brighton Weekly News.Contributed by:
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'A' Company Casualties ListA list of all the Casualties reported on this day.Contributed by:
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Amended Report from the War OfficeWar Office Report amending the date of Death to 1st April 1918.Contributed by:
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Memorial ScrollCopy of the Memorial Scroll sent out by King George V to all FamiliesContributed by:
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George Victor Hope's MedalsBritish War Medal and the Victory Medal, with original packaging.Contributed by:
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George Victor Hope's Identity Discs and Cap BadgesPhotograph of original Identity Discs and replacement Cap Badges.Contributed by:
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War Diary for 9th Batallion Royal Sussex Regt.Copy of official records, provided by Military Historian Paul Reed.Contributed by:
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War Diary for Lt.Col.Hill.Details of the actions for the Battalion from the 21st to 27th March 1918.Contributed by:
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International Red Cross Index CardIndex Card copied from the Red Cross Files showing that Pte G.V.Hope was a Prisoner of War.Contributed by:
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Roll of Individuals entitled to MedalsListing those individuals who were entitled to the Victory & British War Medals.Contributed by:
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Burial Return for Pte.G.V.Hope.Concentration of Graves - Pte.Hope's remains were transferred from the Hattencourt German Cemetery ref: 66d.G.15.b.4.6 to Roye New British Cemetery Plot 4, Row D, Grave 10.Contributed by:
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Census for Thomas & Mary HopeThe 1881 Census for Thomas Hope & Mary Jane Hope (formally Green), and their sons, Thomas Charles, George Victor & Harry William.Contributed by:
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1911 Census for George Victor & Annie Vinall Hope.1911 Census for George Victor Hope, his wife Annie Vinall Hope (formally Cramp) & daughters Lilian and Florence.Contributed by:
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George Victor and Annie VinallGeorge Victor and Annie Vinall were married in Brighton.Contributed by:
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Letter dated 21st May 1918.Letter from Pte Hope's Unit Commander 2/Lt Drury, to Annie Hope following his 'Killed in Action' report.Contributed by:
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Newspaper report.Newspaper article stating that Pte.G.V.Hope had died as a Prisoner of War in German Hands.Contributed by:
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Letter to War Office.Following the Newspaper article, Annie Vinall Hope wrote to the War Offic.Contributed by:
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Letter sent by the War Office.Letter sent by the War Office in reply to the enquiry by Annie Vinall Hope requesting clarification on George Victor's Death.Contributed by:
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Letter from War Office.Letter from the War Office together with the returned correspondence from Annie Vinall Hope.Contributed by:
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Pte.3514 George Victor HopeIn the uniform of The Sussex Yeomanry Cavalry.
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Marriage CertificateMarriage of George Victor Hope and Annie Vinall CrampContributed by:
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Page 2 - 9 War Diaries.War Diaries of 9th Battalion Royal Sussex Regt. describing the action when the German Army advanced and Pte. G.V. Hope was critically wounded.Contributed by:
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Battle PlanBattle Plan for the 21st & 22nd March 1918, superimposed on a February 1918 Trench MapContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment (including 2 men who enlisted in the 3/1st Sussex Yeomanry) - the defence of Hesbecourt on the 21st and 22nd March 1918.More about 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment (including 2 men who enlisted in the 3/1st Sussex Yeomanry) - the defence of Hesbecourt on the 21st and 22nd March 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Pte G/16575 G.V.Hope | Trevor132596 | |
| The Hope Family | Trevor132596 | |
| Memorial Headstone for George Victor Hope | Trevor132596 | |
| Initial Report of the Death of George Victor | Trevor132596 | |
| War Office Casualty List | Trevor132596 | |
| 'A' Company Casualties List | Trevor132596 | |
| Amended Report from the War Office | Trevor132596 | |
| Memorial Scroll | Trevor132596 | |
| Medal Index Card for Pte G.V.Hope | Trevor132596 | |
| George Victor Hope's Bible. | Trevor132596 | |
| George Victor Hope's Medals | Trevor132596 | |
| George Victor Hope's Identity Discs and Cap Badges | Trevor132596 | |
| War Diary for 9th Batallion Royal Sussex Regt. | Trevor132596 | |
| War Diary for Lt.Col.Hill. | Trevor132596 | |
| International Red Cross Index Card | Trevor132596 | |
| Red Cross Document | Trevor132596 | |
| Red Cross Document | Trevor132596 | |
| Roll of Individuals entitled to Medals | Trevor132596 | |
| Burial Return for Pte.G.V.Hope. | Trevor132596 | |
| Census for Thomas & Mary Hope | Trevor132596 | |
| 1911 Census for George Victor & Annie Vinall Hope. | Trevor132596 | |
| George Victor and Annie Vinall | Trevor132596 | |
| The Hope Family | Trevor132596 | |
| Letter accompanying Memorial Plaque | Trevor132596 | |
| Letter dated 21st May 1918. | Trevor132596 | |
| Newspaper report. | Trevor132596 | |
| Letter to War Office. | Trevor132596 | |
| Letter sent by the War Office. | Trevor132596 | |
| Letter from War Office. | Trevor132596 | |
| Pte.3514 George Victor Hope | Trevor132596 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Trevor132596 | |
| Birth Certificate | Trevor132596 | |
| Grave of George Victor Hope | Trevor132596 | |
| Page 2 - 9 War Diaries. | Trevor132596 | |
| Battle Plan | Trevor132596 |
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