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We remember Harold Mackness
We remember Harold Mackness
Duplicate of Harold Mcness
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
John Mackness
Source:8667961
1887
1890
sibling
Arthur Mackness
Source:8667961
1890
1892
sibling
Ernest Mackness
Source:8667961
1892
1893
1896
sibling
Florence Mackness
Source:8667961
1896
1898
sibling
William Mackness
Source:8667961
1898
1900
sibling
Joseph Mackness
Source:8667961
1900
1901
location
5 Court B, Littleton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8667961
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Henry Mackness
Source:8700222
1902
1904
sibling
Louis Mackness
Source:8700222
1904
1907
sibling
Louisa Mackness
Source:8700222
1907
1911
employment
Shoe heel builder
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8700222
2nd April 1911
1911
location
96 Hawthorne Road, Newfoundpool, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8700222
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8705625
5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
11266
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
3rd Battalion
Source:8705625
5th August 1914 - 12th December 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Cardiac disease (valvular lesion) cyanosis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8705625
24th November 1914
1914
discharge
Source:8705625
12th December 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Tyneside Z/5225
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - R.N. Depot (Crystal Palace)
2nd Battalion
Source:8710208
11th June 1915 - 15th July 1915
1915
employment
Shoe-hand
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8763280
5th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
5230
Leicestershire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8710265
5th October 1915 - 21st June 1916
1915
location
3 Dundonald Road, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8763280
5th October 1915
1915
employment
Working in iron foundry
W K Billings and Co
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8763280
13th October 1915 - 4th April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Valvular heart disease (congenital pulmonary)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8763280
16th June 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8763280
21st June 1916
1916
location
109 or 309 Mount Road Leicester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8763280
21st June 1916
1917
marriage
Mary E Allen
Source:8667922
1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
112316
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8717321
13th December 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
location
113 Mount Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8708400
13th December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Dangerously ill
Hospital/Institution
Source:8708400
9th February 1918 - 10th February 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8708400
9th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Admitted following a period discharged to duty
Hospital/Institution
Source:8708400
28th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd Class
112316
Royal Air Force
Source:8708400
1st April 1918 - 18th April 1918
1978
death
Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8667875
1978
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 or 309 Mount Road Leicester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st June 1916 | |
| 113 Mount Road, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th December 1917 | |
| 3 Dundonald Road, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th October 1915 | |
| 5 Court B, Littleton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 96 Hawthorne Road, Newfoundpool, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11266 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5230 | Leicestershire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 112316 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | Tyneside Z/5225 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - R.N. Depot (Crystal Palace) | 2nd Battalion | Ordinary Seaman | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 112316 | Royal Air Force | Private 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Watts | mother | ||
| Arthur Mackness | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mackness | brother | 1887 | |
| Arthur Mackness | brother | 1890 | |
| Ernest Mackness | brother | 1892 | |
| Florence Mackness | sister | 1896 | |
| William Mackness | brother | 1898 | |
| Joseph Mackness | brother | 1900 | |
| Henry Mackness | brother | 1902 | |
| Louis Mackness | brother | 1904 | |
| Louisa Mackness | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E Allen | wife | 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-05 | 5'7" |
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Mackness birth registration Leicester 1893 | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Mackness death registration Leicester Central 1978 | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Mackness marriage registration index record Leicester 1917 | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Mackness 1901 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Mackness 1911 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Mackness army service record | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Mackness RAF service record | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Macness Royal Naval Division service record | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold McNess medal index card | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold McNess Silver War Badge | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold Mackness Silver War Badge | Andrew2491 | |
| Harold McNess army pension record | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) cap badge | Andrew2491 | |
| RAF cap badge | Andrew2491 |
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We remember Harold Mackness
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