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We remember John Henson Hunt
We remember John Henson Hunt
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1896
sibling
Ada Getrude Bentley
Source:7615220
4th October 1896
employment
Warehouseman
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:7615220
service
British Army
Gunner
203605
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2568919
service
British Army
203605
Royal Field Artillery
B Battalion, 251st Brigade
Source:7615220
service
British Army
Gunner
203605
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7615220
1918
death
Died of wounds
54th Forward Ambulance
France
Source:7303238
Source:7615220
4th April 1918
burial
Boves, Somme
France
Boves West Communal Cemetary Extension C18
Source:7615220
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henson |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Hunt |
| Source | 7303238 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203605 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 203605 | Royal Field Artillery | B Battalion, 251st Brigade | ||
| British Army | 203605 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Hannah Austin | mother | ||
| Isaac Hunt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Getrude Bentley | step-sister | 4th October 1896 |
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1918 First World War Medal Roll Index CardMedal Index card for John Henson Hunt
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Headstone of John Henson Hunt, 203605Headstone at Boves West Communal Cemetery Extension, France. Row C, Grave 18. Fought in Unit B Bty., 251st Brigade, Royal Field ArtilleryContributed by:
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John Henson HuntThe original grave market after his death on 4 April 1918. In May 1920 his remains were moved a short distance south to his final resting place in the Boves West Communal Cemetary Extension, C18. The cross above states simply - A12, 203605 Gnr J H Hunt, 8/251st Bde RFA, 4-4-18Contributed by:
Janice54250
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census | Janice54250 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 First World War Medal Roll Index Card | Janice54250 | |
| Headstone of John Henson Hunt, 203605 | Janice54250 | |
| John Henson Hunt | Janice54250 |
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