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We remember Walter Henry Hancock
We remember Walter Henry Hancock
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
William T Hancock
Source:9406364
1879
1886
1890
sibling
John E Hancock
Source:9406364
1890
1891
location
St. Benedict's Court, Huntingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9406364
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Corset hand
United Kingdom
Source:9392548
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Auriga Terrace, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9400214
31st March 1901 - 13th November 1915
1911
employment
Railway shunter
Midland Railway
United Kingdom
Source:9400214
2nd April 1911 - 13th November 1915
1915
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:9406415
1915 - October 1917
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:9400214
13th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9400214
13th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
88493
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment)
Source:9400214
13th November 1915
1915
location
161 Nottingham Rd., Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9400214
13th November 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9400214
26th October 1917
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9406415
29th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:7017273
5th October 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7017273
Source:9400249
5th October 1918
1918
awards
Bronze Medal for Military Valour
Other War Service Award
Source:9400214
29th November 1918
service
British Army
Private
204618
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:5042674
service
British Army
Private
204618
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
11th Bn.
Source:9400214
burial
Aisne
France
I. E. 2
Source:7017273
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Hancock, |
| Source | 9400214 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Nottingham Rd., Derby | United Kingdom | known 13th November 1915 | ||
| 5 Auriga Terrace, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 13th November 1915 | |
| St. Benedict's Court, Huntingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 204618 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 88493 | Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 204618 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | 11th Bn. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Bronze Medal for Military Valour | Other War Service Award | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Hancock | mother | ||
| Thomas Hancock | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William T Hancock | brother | 1879 | |
| John E Hancock | brother | 1890 |
Media
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Article giving family detailsThis is following the death of Walter Henry Hancock, but also gives further family details, including addresses and full names.Contributed by:
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Market Harborough Congregational Church World War One MemorialMore about Market Harborough Congregational Church World War One Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to brother, William Thomas Hancock | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY, GOUY, AISNE, FRANCE | Liz37211 | |
| Article giving family details | Liz37211 | |
| Walter Henry Hancock MM | Liz37211 | |
| T WALTER HANCOCK | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 |
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