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We remember Herbert White
We remember Herbert White
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Arthur White
Source:9428140
25th September 1879
1889
birth
Source:9437178
August 1889
1911
location
1 North End, East Grinstead, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623005
1911
1914
marriage
May Hoad
Source:9437178
1st June 1914
1914
children
Gordon Harold White
Source:9437178
30th September 1914
1916
enlistment
Hastings
United Kingdom
Source:9428117
24th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:9437178
1916
1916
events
called up for service
called up for service
Source:9428099
17th October 1916
1916
location
Cherry Gardens, Whithyham Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9437178
17th October 1916
1920
location
Gate House Cottage Horsham Road Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428160
1920
employment
Butcher
Source:9428070
service
British Army
Private
S4/217879
Army Service Corps
Source:5130055
location
Gate House Cottage, Horsham Rd., Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9428117
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | White |
| Source | 5130055 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North End, East Grinstead, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| Cherry Gardens, Whithyham Sussex | United Kingdom | known 17th October 1916 | ||
| Gate House Cottage Horsham Road Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 | |
| Gate House Cottage, Horsham Rd., Sussex | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S4/217879 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Harold White | son | 30th September 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard White | father | ||
| Sarah Ann White | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur White | brother | 25th September 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Hoad | wife | 1st June 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-20 | 5'3" |
Media
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Statement as to disabilityArmy Form Z. 22. Herbert has filled out the top section only, apparently claiming no disability.Contributed by:
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Out-of-Work donation policyHerbert's Out-of-Work donation policy booklet. Apparently never used.Contributed by:
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Inside cover of Out-of-Work donation bookletSignature and dates valid from and to. The rest of the pages are unused.Contributed by:
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Returned Great CoatCertificate to be presented with great coat, property of the government, returned upon demobilization.Contributed by:
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Certified copy of an entry of birthrecord of birth of Herbert's brother Arthur.Contributed by:
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Clothing slipto be attached to dispersal certificate. "Certified that the 'minimum scale of clothing and underclothing' is in possession, also the following articles: blankets (2)."Contributed by:
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Cover for Certificates"cover for certificates and other documents of a soldier on demobilization, transfer to the reserve or discharge" Donated with Herbert's things to the museum.Contributed by:
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Certificate"Certified that no. s4/217879 Pte. H. White R.A.S.C. is free from vermin and scabies."Contributed by:
Alison154121
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alison154121 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of employment during the war | Alison154121 | |
| Reverse of Certificate of employment | Alison154121 | |
| Certificate of transfer to reserve | Alison154121 | |
| Statement as to disability | Alison154121 | |
| Out-of-Work donation policy | Alison154121 | |
| Inside cover of Out-of-Work donation booklet | Alison154121 | |
| Returned Great Coat | Alison154121 | |
| Certified copy of an entry of birth | Alison154121 | |
| Clothing slip | Alison154121 | |
| Cover for Certificates | Alison154121 | |
| Letter from RASC records | Alison154121 | |
| Certificate | Alison154121 |
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