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We remember Hugh Russell Somerville
We remember Hugh Russell Somerville
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Charles A Somerville
Source:8718716
1870
1876
sibling
Marian Somerville
Source:8718714
1876
1878
sibling
Robert Will Somerville
Source:8718714
1878
1879
sibling
Millicent M Somerville
Source:8718716
1879
1881
sibling
Harmer Hen Somerville
Source:8718714
1881
1882
sibling
Janet Somerville
Source:8718716
1882
1883
sibling
Dorothy Somerville
Source:8718716
1883
1885
1886
sibling
William Adie Somerville
Source:8718714
1886
1891
location
Mill Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8718716
5th April 1891
1897
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8718711
1897 - 1901
1901
location
84 Birmingham Road, Walsall, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8718714
31st March 1901
1911
location
10 Jesson Rd, Walsall, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8718723
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8718711
August 1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
STK/834
Royal Fusiliers
10th (Stockbrokers') Battalion
Source:8718705
1916
death
Died of wounds
Somme
France
Source:8580239
21st November 1916
burial
Somme
France
I. G. 34
Source:8580239
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Russell |
| Initials | HR |
| Last Name | Somerville |
| Source | 8580239 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jesson Rd, Walsall, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 84 Birmingham Road, Walsall, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Mill Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | STK/834 | Royal Fusiliers | 10th (Stockbrokers') Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Addison Somerville | mother | ||
| James Harman Somerville | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Somerville | sister | 1876 | |
| Robert Will Somerville | brother | 1878 | |
| Harmer Hen Somerville | brother | 1881 | |
| William Adie Somerville | brother | 1886 | |
| Charles A Somerville | brother | 1870 | |
| Millicent M Somerville | sister | 1879 | |
| Janet Somerville | sister | 1882 | |
| Dorothy Somerville | sister | 1883 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Lance-Corporal H R SomervilleFrom Walsall Observer, and South Staffordshire Chronicle December 2, 1916
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Lance Corporal H R SomervilleFrom Walsall Observer, and South Staffordshire Chronicle December 2, 1916Contributed by:
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Death of well know Rugby FootballerFrom Birmingham Mail December 29, 1916Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | George23499 | |
| Stockbroker's Battalion 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Inside Gazette | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour (includes photograph) | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Lance-Corporal H R Somerville | Andrew10867 | |
| Lance Corporal H R Somerville | Andrew10867 | |
| Death of well know Rugby Footballer | Andrew10867 | |
| Cycling on the footpath | Andrew10867 |
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