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We remember Harry Whitney Steggles
We remember Harry Whitney Steggles
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Harriet Hetty Steggles
Source:5523247
2nd September 1872
1872
sibling
Celia Louisa Steggles
Source:5523247
2nd September 1872
1874
sibling
Mary Steggles
Source:5523247
4th January 1874
1878
sibling
Rose Steggles
Source:5523247
1878
1881
sibling
Sarah Ann Steggles
Source:5523247
1881
1883
sibling
Elizabeth Emily Steggles
Source:5523247
1883
1888
sibling
Florence Ann Steggles
Source:5523247
1888
1890
1908
dates
Age 18
Source:5523247
1908
1908
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:5523247
1908
1908
location
Woolwich
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5523253
12th September 1908
1910
location
Aldershot
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5523262
5th November 1910
1914
location
Kings Head Inn, Bildeston
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5523264
6th January 1914
1915
marriage
Charlotte Jane Keenan
Source:5523247
7th November 1915
1916
children
Irene Mary Steggles
Source:5523247
9th August 1916
1917
appointments
Saddler and Harness Maker
Source:5523884
26th June 1917
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:5523869
27th June 1917
1920
children
Harry William Steggles
Source:5523247
30th March 1920
service
British Army
Gunner
51371
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:4246472
service
British Army
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:5523884
1977
death
Not War Related
Cromer, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:5523247
29th October 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Whitney |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Steggles |
| Source | 5523869 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldershot | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 5th November 1910 | |
| Kings Head Inn, Bildeston | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 6th January 1914 | |
| Woolwich | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 12th September 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51371 | Royal Horse Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Horse Artillery |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Mary Steggles | daughter | 9th August 1916 | |
| Harry William Steggles | son | 30th March 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Whitney | mother | ||
| William Steggles | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Hetty Steggles | sister | 2nd September 1872 | |
| Celia Louisa Steggles | sister | 2nd September 1872 | |
| Mary Steggles | sister | 4th January 1874 | |
| Rose Steggles | sister | 1878 | |
| Sarah Ann Steggles | sister | 1881 | |
| Elizabeth Emily Steggles | sister | 1883 | |
| Florence Ann Steggles | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Jane Keenan | wife | 7th November 1915 |
Media
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Harry Whitney StegglesIn uniform on his horse, in the Royal Horse Artillery
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September 12 1908 - Royal Horse ArtilleryHarry is seated front row, third in from the left. This photo postcard is stamp dated 3pm September 12, 1908.Contributed by:
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November 5 1910 - Royal Horse ArtilleryHarry is in uniform standing on the far right. This photo postcard is stamp dated 5 November, 1910.Contributed by:
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January 6 1914 - Kings Head Inn, BildestonThis photo postcard is written by Harry to his girlfriend, letting her know he received her letter and is staying at this place whilst on a scouting scheme. We believe that was scouting scheme for horses as part of duties for the Royal Horse Artillery. Stamped and hand written dated 6 January 1914.Contributed by:
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Harry Whitney StegglesPhoto postcard dated 27 June 1917 - Harry is pictured with wife and baby. There's two versions of this postcard, the other one is blank and cleaner - this was carried to war with the message: with love and best wishes to dear Harry from Little Rene and Jinny. You can see the marks from his uniform imprinted on the postcard, where he carried with him.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Whitney Steggles | Kate8317 | |
| September 12 1908 - Royal Horse Artillery | Kate8317 | |
| November 5 1910 - Royal Horse Artillery | Kate8317 | |
| January 6 1914 - Kings Head Inn, Bildeston | Kate8317 | |
| Harry Whitney Steggles | Kate8317 | |
| Harry Whitney Steggles | Kate8317 |
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