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We remember Harry Breaks
We remember Harry Breaks
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Ellen Ann Breaks
Source:9300023
1882
1885
sibling
Hilda Breaks
Source:9300023
1885
1886
1888
sibling
Martha Breaks
Source:9300023
1888
1890
sibling
Tom Breaks
Source:9300023
1890
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9300022
5th April 1891
1891
location
30 Abram Gate, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9300022
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Frank Breaks
Source:9300023
1893
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9300023
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Clerk
Not known
Sunderland, County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9300023
31st March 1901
1901
location
16 East Cross Street, Sunderland, County Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9300023
31st March 1901
1904
dates
Age 18
Source:9300501
26th May 1904
1904
employment
Clerk
Not known
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:9300501
26th May 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
218738
Source:9300501
26th May 1904 - 14th April 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
218738
Source:9300501
15th April 1905 - 6th April 1907
1907
dates
Age 20
Source:9300501
6th April 1907
1907
discharge
Source:9300501
6th April 1907
1909
dates
Age 23
Source:9299988
11th August 1909
1909
marriage
Annie Breaks nee Onion
Source:9300037
11th August 1909
1910
children
Eric Breaks
Source:9299988
22nd June 1910
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9300028
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Police Constable
Nottingham City Constabulary
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9300028
2nd April 1911
1911
location
125 Harcourt Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9300028
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:9299988
4th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:9299988
9th December 1915
1915
employment
Police Constable
Nottingham City Constabulary
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9299988
9th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9299988
9th December 1915
1915
location
113 Harcourt Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9299988
9th December 1915
1917
appointments
Military Policeman
Source:9299988
29th May 1917 - 14th April 1919
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:9299988
29th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
P/10807
Military Foot Police
Source:9299988
29th May 1917 - 13th May 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9299988
2nd August 1917 - 14th April 1919
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:9299988
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 32
Source:9299988
13th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9299988
13th May 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Breaks |
| Source | 9299988 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Harcourt Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th December 1915 | |
| 125 Harcourt Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 16 East Cross Street, Sunderland, County Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 30 Abram Gate, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 218738 | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 218738 | Able Seaman | |||
| British Army | P/10807 | Military Foot Police | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Breaks | son | 22nd June 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Breaks nee Coltman | mother | ||
| Thomas Breaks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ann Breaks | sister | 1882 | |
| Hilda Breaks | sister | 1885 | |
| Martha Breaks | sister | 1888 | |
| Tom Breaks | brother | 1890 | |
| Frank Breaks | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Breaks nee Onion | wife | 11th August 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Harry Breaks bought himself out of the Royal NavyOn 26 May 1904 (aged 18) Harry Breaks enlisted for 12 years service with the Royal Navy. But he purchased himself out of the Royal Navy leaving on 6 April 1907, after just under three years service.Contributed by:
Keith22624 -
Harry Breaks' confirmation of Royal Navy serviceOn 9 December 1915, when he enlisted with the Army for service in the Great War, Harry Breaks confirmed he had served with the Royal Navy until 6 April 1907, with service number 218738.Contributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Bradford Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Nottingham Registration District, Nottinghamshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Huddersfield Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Nottingham Registration District, Nottinghamshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for M2/106403 Tom Breaks - Army Service Corps | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Foot Police | Keith22624 | |
| Harry Breaks bought himself out of the Royal Navy | Keith22624 | |
| Harry Breaks' confirmation of Royal Navy service | Keith22624 |
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