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We remember Henry Hammond Schjott
We remember Henry Hammond Schjott
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Isabella Marion Ethel Schjott
Source:8994161
1875
1877
birth
Charlton Near Dover, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Source:8902573
Source:8994161
13th October 1877
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:8994172
31st March 1881
1881
location
Godwyne Road, Charlton Near Dover, Kent, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8994172
31st March 1881
1884
sibling
Mirriam Anna Schjott
Source:8994161
29th May 1884
1885
sibling
Oscar Thornton Schjott
Source:8994161
September 1885
1887
sibling
Victor Blake Schjott
Source:8994161
21st June 1887
1890
sibling
Margaret Ernestine Schjott
Source:8994161
23rd June 1890
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:8994174
31st March 1891
1891
education
Dulwich College
Dulwich, Surrey, England.
United Kingdom
Source:8994181
31st March 1891
1891
location
Alleyn Park, Camberwell, Surrey, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8994174
31st March 1891
1896
service
British Army
Trooper
Colonel Plumer's Matabeleland Refief Force
Source:8994181
1896
1899
service
British Army
Trooper
Bethune's Mounted Infantry
Source:8994181
15th November 1899
1900
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Bethune's Mounted Infantry
Source:8994181
January 1900
1900
service
British Army
Corporal
Bethume's Mounted Infantry
Source:8994181
1900
1900
service
British Army
Serjeant
Bethune's Mounted Infantry
Source:8994181
1900
1900
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Bethume's Mounted Infantry
Source:8994181
1900
1901
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8994181
8th February 1901
1901
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8994181
16th April 1901
1902
service
British Army
second Lieutenant
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:8994181
May 1902
1902
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8994181
17th June 1902
1902
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8994181
26th June 1902
1905
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:8994181
15th February 1905
1906
awards
King's South Africa Medal 2 Clasps
Other War Service Award
Source:8994181
1906
1906
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal 6 Clasps
Other War Service Award
Source:8994181
1906
1907
awards
Africa General Service Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8994181
1907
1911
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:8994181
1911
1914
marriage
Hazel Morris Brown
Source:8994181
16th June 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8994181
August 1914
1914
dates
Age 38
Source:7310481
26th August 1914
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:4023515
1914
death
Killed in Action
Marolles, Mons
Belgium
Source:7310481
Source:8994181
26th August 1914
burial
Nord
France
Source:7310481
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyn Park, Camberwell, Surrey, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1891 | |
| Godwyne Road, Charlton Near Dover, Kent, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Colonel Plumer's Matabeleland Refief Force | Trooper | |||
| British Army | Bethune's Mounted Infantry | Trooper | |||
| British Army | Bethune's Mounted Infantry | Lance Corporal | |||
| British Army | Bethume's Mounted Infantry | Corporal | |||
| British Army | Bethune's Mounted Infantry | Serjeant | |||
| British Army | Bethume's Mounted Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Berkshire Regiment | second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Africa General Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| King's South Africa Medal 2 Clasps | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal 6 Clasps | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrianna Elizabeth nee Nicholls | mother | ||
| Nils Schjott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Marion Ethel Schjott | sister | 1875 | |
| Mirriam Anna Schjott | sister | 29th May 1884 | |
| Oscar Thornton Schjott | brother | September 1885 | |
| Victor Blake Schjott | brother | 21st June 1887 | |
| Margaret Ernestine Schjott | sister | 23rd June 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Morris Brown | wife | 16th June 1914 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1877-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Henry Hammond Shott | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Aero Club | john14663 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Henry Hammond Shott | Hannah21187 | |
| Henry | Paul120087 |
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