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We remember Herbert William Phillips
We remember Herbert William Phillips
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Henry Cullen Phillips
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20th May 1893
1896
1896
location
Gopsall Street, Hoxton London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9142349
1896
1901
sibling
John Albert Phillips
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1st January 1901
1901
location
Ickworth Park Road, Walthamstow, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1903
sibling
Frederick Ernest Phillips
Source:9142349
24th January 1903
1904
education
School
Pretoria Avenue School
Walthamstow, Essex
United Kingdom
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11th April 1904 - 2nd September 1910
1906
sibling
Benjamin Phillips
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1st October 1906
1909
sibling
Doris Hilda Phillips
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1909
1911
location
Bristol Park Road, Waltrhamstow, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9142349
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1914
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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10th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
2155
London Regiment
1st Battalion
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10th March 1915 - 1st July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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10th March 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
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1st July 1916
1916
awards
British War Medal
Other War Service Award
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1916
1916
awards
Star Medal
Other War Service Award
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1916
1916
awards
Victory Medal
Other War Service Award
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1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
2155
London Regiment (The Rangers)
12th (County of London) Battalion
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1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
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burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Phillips |
| Source | 9142349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Park Road, Waltrhamstow, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| Gopsall Street, Hoxton London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1896 | |
| Ickworth Park Road, Walthamstow, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2155 | London Regiment (The Rangers) | 12th (County of London) Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 2155 | London Regiment | 1st Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Star Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Phillips nee Clifton | mother | ||
| John William Phillips | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cullen Phillips | brother | 20th May 1893 | |
| John Albert Phillips | brother | 1st January 1901 | |
| Frederick Ernest Phillips | brother | 24th January 1903 | |
| Benjamin Phillips | brother | 1st October 1906 | |
| Doris Hilda Phillips | sister | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-09-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Herbert William PhillipsPhoto taken in 1914 after enlistment with 12th Bn (The Rangers) The London Regiment. For years it was in a frame memorial with his medals and dead man's penny until they were stolen in a burglary
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Baptism Record of Herbert William PhillipsShows record of baptism on 18th September 1896 of Herbert William Phillips at St Saviours, Hoxton. Born 2nd September 1896. Parents John William Phillips & Mary Ann nee Clifton.Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate of Herbert William PhillipsThis is the Birth Certificate of my Great uncle Herbert William PhillipsContributed by:
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Death Certificate of Herbert William PhillipsGRO Record of Death of Herbert William PhillipsContributed by:
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Dead Mans PennyDead Mans Penny issued to the parents of Herbert William Phillips. Son of John William & Mary Ann PhillipsContributed by:
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Headstone on grave of Herbert William PhillipsGrave of Herbert William Phillips, Couin France.Contributed by:
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Common War Graves Cemetery at Couin FranceGeneral view of Couin British War Graves Cemetery, Couin, FranceContributed by:
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Grave of Herbert William Phillips Couin Cemetery FThis is the grave of Herbert William Phillips at Couin British War Graves Cemetery, FranceContributed by:
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Herbert William Phillips School Admission RecordShows Herbert William Phillips admission to Pretoria Avenue School, Walthamstow. EssexContributed by:
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Herbert William Phillips Schools AdmissionThis is the correct schools admission record for Herbert William Phillips to Pretoria Avenue School, Walthamstow, Essex. The other attached record is for his brother Henry Cullen PhillipsContributed by:
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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 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert William Phillips | Anita12342 | |
| Baptism Record of Herbert William Phillips | Anita12342 | |
| Birth Certificate of Herbert William Phillips | Anita12342 | |
| Death Certificate of Herbert William Phillips | Anita12342 | |
| Dead Mans Penny | Anita12342 | |
| Medal Roll | Anita12342 | |
| Headstone on grave of Herbert William Phillips | Anita12342 | |
| Common War Graves Cemetery at Couin France | Anita12342 | |
| Grave of Herbert William Phillips Couin Cemetery F | Anita12342 | |
| Herbert William Phillips School Admission Record | Anita12342 | |
| Herbert William Phillips Schools Admission | Anita12342 |
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