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We remember Horace Hedley Reginald Rolfe
We remember Horace Hedley Reginald Rolfe
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Gertrude Rolfe
Source:8979887
1886
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8979887
1891
1891
location
Albert Street, Tring
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979887
1891
1893
sibling
Gladys Rolfe
Source:8979888
1893
1896
sibling
Hilda Rolfe
Source:8979888
1896
1897
sibling
Doris Rolfe
Source:8979888
1897
1905
sibling
Leonard Rolfe
Source:8979888
1905
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8979888
1911
1911
employment
Assisting In The Business, Coal Merchant
Father
Source:8979888
1911
1911
location
14 Western Road, Tring
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979888
1911
1914
marriage
Caroline Doris Platter
Source:8979884
28th October 1914
1915
employment
Motor Driver
Source:8979884
1915
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:7216110
1916
1916
location
Green End St., Aston Clinton, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7216110
1916
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
16186
Royal Flying Corps
Source:3812641
1916
death
Died of wounds
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7216110
26th September 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7216110
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace Hedley Reginald |
| Initials | HHR |
| Last Name | Rolfe |
| Source | 7216110 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Western Road, Tring | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Albert Street, Tring | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Green End St., Aston Clinton, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16186 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Rolfe | mother | ||
| Frederick Rolfe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Rolfe | sister | 1886 | |
| Gladys Rolfe | sister | 1893 | |
| Hilda Rolfe | sister | 1896 | |
| Doris Rolfe | sister | 1897 | |
| Leonard Rolfe | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Doris Platter | wife | 28th October 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army service record | Norina18156 | |
| 1891 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding | Norina18156 |
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