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We remember Henry Wooller
We remember Henry Wooller
Timeline
Timeline
1890
location
2 Malthouse Cottages, Red Lion Street. Willingdon, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452185
30th October 1890 - October 1910
1890
birth
2 Malthouse Cottages. Red Lion Street, Wllingdon, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8452107
30th November 1890
1893
sibling
Elsie Wooller
Source:8452107
11th December 1893
1895
sibling
Ernest Wooller
Source:8452107
10th October 1895
1910
location
1 Mornings Mill Cottages, Mornings Mill Farm, Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452185
October 1910 - 1912
1911
employment
Butcher
Willingdon
United Kingdom
Source:5496162
1911
1911
location
MORNINGS MILL COTTS WILLINGDON
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5496162
1911
1912
location
4 Rosebank, Willingdon, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452185
1912 - 17th June 1918
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/651
Royal Sussex Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:8452114
29th August 1914 - 17th June 1918
employment
Master Butcher
Mr Vine
Willingdon
United Kingdom
Source:8452114
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/651
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:4877592
service
British Army
Private
G/651
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:4877592
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G651
Source:5496227
1918
death
Killed in Action
Henry was killed at 11.00am Monday 17 June 1918 whilst in command of a Trench Mortar Gun Battery which received a direct hit. All the men in the team were killed and none has a known grave
between St Brebis and Loos
France
Source:7409492
Source:8452107
Source:8452114
17th June 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 6 Stone 15
Source:7409492
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Wooller |
| Source | 4877592 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mornings Mill Cottages, Mornings Mill Farm, Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | October 1910 - 1912 | |
| 2 Malthouse Cottages, Red Lion Street. Willingdon, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 30th October 1890 - October 1910 | |
| 4 Rosebank, Willingdon, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1912 - 17th June 1918 | |
| MORNINGS MILL COTTS WILLINGDON | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/651 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | G/651 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G651 | Lance Corporal | |||
| British Army | G/651 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 9th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Wooller | father | ||
| Emily Wooller nee Gander | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Wooller | sister | 11th December 1893 | |
| Ernest Wooller | brother | 10th October 1895 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist |
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Birth certificate Henry Wooller born 30 Nov 1890Birth certificate of Henry Wooller Born 30 November 1890 at 2 Malthouse Cottages Red Lion Street Willingdon
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Henry Wooller G/691 9th Bn Royal Sussex RgtHenry (Harry) Wooller in the uniform of the Royal Sussex Regiment
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Death Scroll - Henry WoollerDeath Scroll of Henry Wooller sent to his parents David and Emily giving details that Henry's name appears on the Arras Memorial Pas de Calaise FranceContributed by:
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Death plaque & Medals Henry Woollerhenry Wooller's Death Plaque, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory MedalContributed by:
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Malthouse Cottages WillingdonMalthouse Cottages Red Lion Street (now Cooper's Hill) Willingdon SussexContributed by:
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Rosebank WillingdonRosebank Cottages on the main Eastbourne to Lewes road at Lower WillingdonContributed by:
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Mornings Mill CottagesMornings Mill Cottages, Mornings Mill Farm, Lower WillingdonContributed by:
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Henry Wooller Death In ActionEastbourne Gazette report of Henry Wooller's death.Contributed by:
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Remembered with HonourLance Corporal Henry Wooler, 9th Royal Sussex, is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.Contributed by:
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WW1 Memorial St Mary the Virgin WillingdonL/Cpl. Harry Wooller is Commemorated on the WW1 memorial in niche north wall of nave St Mary the Virgin WillingdonContributed by:
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Oak Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial Hall ChurchL/Cpl. Harry Wooller is commemorated on the oak Roll of Honour on east wall in Willingdon Memorial Hall.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral651 Wooller H is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1955 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | William1955 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | William1955 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1955 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1955 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth certificate Henry Wooller born 30 Nov 1890 | Rosalind66114 | |
| Henry Wooller G/691 9th Bn Royal Sussex Rgt | Rosalind66114 | |
| Death Scroll - Henry Wooller | Rosalind66114 | |
| Death plaque & Medals Henry Wooller | Rosalind66114 | |
| Malthouse Cottages Willingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| Rosebank Willingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| Mornings Mill Cottages | Rosalind66114 | |
| Henry Wooller Death In Action | Rosalind66114 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| WW1 Memorial St Mary the Virgin Willingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| Oak Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial Hall Church | Rosalind66114 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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