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We remember Herbert Mears
We remember Herbert Mears
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Thomas Mears
Source:9393760
1874
1876
sibling
Emma Wyoming Mears
Source:9393760
1876
1879
sibling
William Isaac Mears
Source:9393760
1879
1880
1908
marriage
Selina Rowberry
Source:9393769
1908
1909
children
Kathleen
Source:9393769
1909
1911
employment
House painter
United Kingdom
Source:9393769
1911
1911
location
85 Blakefield Road, Worcester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9393769
1911
1915
enlistment
Worcester
United Kingdom
Source:9393783
17th May 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Hospital admission
Hospital/Institution
Source:9393783
24th June 1918 - 18th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Hospital admission
Hospital/Institution
Source:9393783
18th July 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9393801
25th September 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
3266
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2996400
service
British Army
Gunner
831210
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2996400
location
82, Blakefield Rd., St. John's, Worcester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7165360
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:7165360
30th October 1918
burial
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
4681.
Source:7165360
1971
sibling
Minnie Mears
Source:9393760
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Mears |
| Source | 2996400 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82, Blakefield Rd., St. John's, Worcester. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 85 Blakefield Road, Worcester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3266 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 831210 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Mears | father | ||
| Jemima | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Mears | sister | 1971 | |
| Thomas Mears | brother | 1874 | |
| Emma Wyoming Mears | sister | 1876 | |
| William Isaac Mears | brother | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selina Rowberry | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Grave in WorcesterThe grave of Gunner Herbert Mears in St John's Cemetery, Worcester. (image 02/2017)
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DR117137
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Worcester | DR117137 |
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