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We remember Herbert Wells
We remember Herbert Wells
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Florence Wells
Source:9301017
30th August 1896
1898
sibling
Archie Wells
Source:9301050
1898
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:9301030
31st January 1901
1901
location
Barracks Yard, Dagnall, Edlesborough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9301030
31st March 1901
1903
education
From an Infant to age 12 years 7 months, passing his Exemption Exam (Labour Certificate).
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9301020
8th June 1903 - 16th May 1912
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:9301034
2nd April 1911
1911
location
39 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9301034
2nd April 1911
1919
service
British Army
Private
G/44968
Middlesex Regiment
Source:9300999
1919
1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/44968
Middlesex Regiment
18th Battalion
Source:9300999
September 1919
1920
location
39 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9301001
1920
1923
location
Cottage, Ashridge Workyard
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9301004
1923
1933
marriage
Violet Ella Austin
Source:9301008
1933 - 26th March 1953
1939
employment
Gardener
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9301005
29th September 1939
1939
location
48 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9301008
29th September 1939
1953
dates
Age 53
Source:9301069
26th March 1953
service
British Army
Private
78220
Royal Fusiliers
9th Battalion
Source:9301057
1953
death
Not War Related
48 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9301008
26th March 1953
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9301069
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Wells |
| Source | 4693975 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 39 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1920 | |
| 48 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Barracks Yard, Dagnall, Edlesborough | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Cottage, Ashridge Workyard | United Kingdom | parents address | 1923 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 78220 | Royal Fusiliers | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/44968 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/44968 | Middlesex Regiment | 18th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Wells | mother | ||
| Charles Wells | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Wells | sister | 30th August 1896 | |
| Archie Wells | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Ella Austin | wife | 1933 |
Media
Media
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St Peter & St Paul's Church Little GaddesdenA 2013 photo of St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, where Herbert Wells, also known as Richard, was buried in the old churchyard on 1st April 1953.
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46, 47 and 48 Little GaddesdenA 2017 photo of Nos. 46, 47 and 48 Little Gaddesden; No. 48 is on the right.Contributed by:
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Middlesex Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Middlesex Regiment in which Herbert Wells completed his service.
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. The name of Herbert Wells, 9th Bn. Royal Fusiliers has been added.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1919 Absent Voters’ Lists, PC Hertford, Hemel Hempstead Division | Jane31029 | |
| 1920 Electoral Register 39 Little Gaddesden with Parents | Jane31029 | |
| Spring 1919 Absent Voters’ Lists, PC Hertford, Hemel Hempstead Division | Jane31029 | |
| 1923 Electoral Register Cottage Ashridge Workyard | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Herbert Wells | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) Herbert Wells | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Herbert Wells | Jane31029 | |
| Burial Register entry for widow Violet Ella Wells | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Florence to Leonard Loring | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Florence | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Medal and Award Roll Image | Jane31029 | |
| Brother Archie to Rhodesia as a Police Recruit, 10th December 1919 | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Monumental Inscriptions Little Gaddesden The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter & St Paul's Church Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| 46, 47 and 48 Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| Middlesex Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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