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We remember Henry John Springett
We remember Henry John Springett
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Owen G. Springett
Source:9411943
1884
1888
sibling
Mary A. Springett
Source:9411943
1888
1890
sibling
Minnie F. Springett
Source:9411943
1890
1890
sibling
Ellen E. Springett
Source:9412334
1890
1892
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9411943
31st March 1901
1901
location
02. Seafield Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9411943
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Wilfred M. Springett
Source:9411943
1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9411962
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer
United Kingdom
Source:9411962
2nd April 1911
1911
location
03. Victoria Avenue. Clifftonville. Margate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9411962
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Lilian Ruth Lawrence
Source:9411922
24th December 1912
1913
children
Henry Owen Springett
Source:9411922
24th March 1913
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
2332
Royal Engineers
Source:9411922
10th May 1915
1915
location
01. Serene Place. St. Peter's, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9411922
10th May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
T2332
Royal Engineers
Source:9411922
1st July 1916
1918
location
03. Albion Villa's. Sowell St. St. Peter's. Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7034910
30th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:7034910
31st May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
548425
Royal Engineers
255th Tunnelling Company.
Source:9411937
31st May 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7034910
31st May 1918
1918
children
Albert Lawrence Springett
Source:9411922
24th September 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
XXVIII. F. 10A.
Source:7034910
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Springett |
| Source | 7034910 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. Serene Place. St. Peter's, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th May 1915 | |
| 02. Seafield Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 03. Albion Villa's. Sowell St. St. Peter's. Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th May 1918 | |
| 03. Victoria Avenue. Clifftonville. Margate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2332 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | T2332 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 548425 | Royal Engineers | 255th Tunnelling Company. | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Owen Springett | son | 24th March 1913 | |
| Albert Lawrence Springett | son | 24th September 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hephzibah | mother | ||
| Owen Springett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen G. Springett | brother | 1884 | |
| Mary A. Springett | sister | 1888 | |
| Minnie F. Springett | sister | 1890 | |
| Wilfred M. Springett | brother | 1901 | |
| Ellen E. Springett | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Ruth Lawrence | wife | 24th December 1912 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 255th Tunnelling Company | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 | |
| Royal Engineers. | Terry7885 |
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