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We remember Hector Mead
We remember Hector Mead
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Arthur Mead
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1883
1889
sibling
Violet Mead
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1889
1894
sibling
Albert E Mead
Source:8714407
1894
1896
sibling
Lionel Mead
Source:8714407
1896
1897
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8714407
31st March 1901
1901
location
High Street, Kimpton, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8714407
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Daisy Mead
Source:8714407
1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8714409
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8714409
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Church Lane, Kimpton, Herts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8714409
2nd April 1911
1916
employment
Milk Carrier
Fensome Co 33 Adelaide St Luton
United Kingdom
Source:8714411
1st March 1916
1916
enlistment
Luton, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8714411
4th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
123674
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8714411
4th April 1916 - 28th April 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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3rd February 1917 - 9th March 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Pneumonia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8714411
10th March 1919 - 29th March 1919
1919
appointments
Served in Turkey after the Armistice
Source:8714411
18th June 1919 - 22nd October 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Maleria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8714411
August 1919 - 23rd September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8714411
21st November 1919
1919
location
25 Elizabeth Street, Luton, Beds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8714411
21st November 1919
1954
death
Not War Related
Luton, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8715070
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hector |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Mead |
| Source | 2992357 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Elizabeth Street, Luton, Beds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st November 1919 | |
| Church Lane, Kimpton, Herts. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| High Street, Kimpton, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 123674 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Mead | mother | ||
| George Mead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Mead | brother | 1883 | |
| Violet Mead | sister | 1889 | |
| Albert E Mead | brother | 1894 | |
| Lionel Mead | brother | 1896 | |
| Daisy Mead | sister | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-01 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John1797 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1797 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1797 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John1797 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John1797 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John1797 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | John1797 |
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