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We remember Ernest Woodhams
We remember Ernest Woodhams
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William
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1877
1879
sibling
Annie
Source:8726750
1879
1882
sibling
Herbert
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1882
1884
1889
sibling
Ada
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1889
1891
sibling
Henrietta
Source:8726750
1891
1891
location
Barrack Garden, Gordon Place, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726750
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Edith
Source:8726751
1893
1898
sibling
Nellie
Source:8726751
1898
1901
location
Cottage Place, Copthorne, Worth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726751
31st March 1901
1908
children
Ernest
Source:8726752
1908
1909
children
Gladys
Source:8726752
1909
1911
location
Station Nursery, Balcombe
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8726752
2nd March 1911
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:8563815
11th October 1917
1917
location
Chatfield Road, Cuckfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8563815
11th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
154083
Royal Garrison Artillery
41st Siege Battery
Source:8573281
11th November 1917
marriage
Alice D M Woodhams
Source:8563815
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8563815
11th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Plot 6, Row B, Grave 32
Source:8563815
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Woodhams |
| Source | 8563815 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrack Garden, Gordon Place, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Chatfield Road, Cuckfield, Sussex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 11th October 1917 | |
| Cottage Place, Copthorne, Worth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Station Nursery, Balcombe | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd March 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 154083 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 41st Siege Battery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest | son | 1908 | |
| Gladys | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Woodhams | mother | ||
| William Woodhams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1877 | |
| Annie | sister | 1879 | |
| Herbert | brother | 1882 | |
| Ada | sister | 1889 | |
| Henrietta | sister | 1891 | |
| Edith | sister | 1893 | |
| Nellie | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice D M Woodhams | wife |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourErnest Woodhams is buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
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Royal Garrison Artillery Cap BadgeGunner Woodhams wore a similar cap badge.
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Hailsham Boys' School Memorial PlaqueGunner E Woodhams is remembered at his former school.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Garrison Artillery Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School Memorial Plaque | John65615 |
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