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We remember Henry Charles West
We remember Henry Charles West
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9545762
18th March 1901
1901
enlistment
Source:9545762
18th March 1901
1901
employment
Carman
Source:9545762
19th March 1901
1901
service
British Army
Driver
16122
Royal Horse Artillery
"B" (Depot) Battery
Source:6186792
1901
1901
location
Barracks, Woolwich, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6186792
1901
1908
marriage
Sarah Lizzie Minter
Source:8643951
29th March 1908
1908
marriage
Source:8643951
29th March 1908
1911
children
Maisie Kathleen West
Source:9545762
20th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:5476806
1911
1911
employment
Soldier
United Kingdom
Source:5476806
1911
1911
location
63 Gildersome St, Woolwich, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5476806
1911
1914
service
British Army
Driver
16122
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:4702848
1st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4702848
1st October 1914
1915
children
Dorothy Grace
Source:9545762
21st February 1915
1927
discharge
Source:9545762
17th March 1927
children
Marjorie Evelyn
Source:9545762
service
British Army
Driver
1021346
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:9545762
1959
death
Sidcup
United Kingdom
Source:5476821
December 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Charles |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 9545762 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Gildersome St, Woolwich, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 | |
| Barracks, Woolwich, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16122 | Royal Horse Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 16122 | Royal Horse Artillery | "B" (Depot) Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 1021346 | Royal Horse Artillery | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Grace | daughter | 21st February 1915 | |
| Marjorie Evelyn | daughter | ||
| Maisie Kathleen West | daughter | 20th February 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wife | 29th March 1908 | ||
| Sarah Lizzie Minter | wife | 29th March 1908 |
Media
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Henry Charles WestHenry Charles West in uniform around the time of his marriage.
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Marriage of Gordon WestHenry at the marriage of his son Gordon in 1945Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Henry West.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | christine297 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | christine297 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | christine297 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | christine297 | |
| Royal Artillery attestations 1883-1942 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Charles West | christine297 | |
| Marriage of Gordon West | christine297 | |
| marriage cert | christine297 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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