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We remember Harry Edward Brookes
We remember Harry Edward Brookes
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Alfred E G Brookes
Source:9287198
1895
1897
birth
Source:9287102
1897
1897
sibling
Edith M Brookes
Source:9287198
1897
1899
sibling
Helen F Brookes
Source:9287198
1899
1900
sibling
Annie E Brookes
Source:9287198
1900
1901
location
Pitts Hill Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9287198
1901
1902
sibling
Stanley Brookes
Source:9287108
1902
1904
sibling
Oswald Brookes
Source:9287108
1904
1906
sibling
Kate Brookes
Source:9287108
1906
1911
location
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9287108
1911
1915
employment
Blacksmith improver
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9287193
1915
1915
enlistment
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9287193
9th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Transport Corporal
105913
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9287193
9th August 1915 - 3rd November 1919
1915
service
British Army
Driver
105913
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9287193
21st November 1915 - 1st June 1917
1917
employment
Shoeing Smith
British Army
France
Source:9287193
1st June 1917 - 4th October 1917
1919
service
British Army
Transport Corporal
105913
Royal Field Artillery
Source:520315
1st August 1919 - 3rd November 1919
1921
marriage
Elsie Hannah Victoria Neal
Source:9287182
1921
1921
marriage
Elsie Hannah Victoria Neal
Source:9287189
1921
1929
children
Queenie M Brookes
Source:9287189
24th February 1929
1939
employment
Shoeing and general blacksmith
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9287189
1939
1939
location
The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9287189
1939
service
British Army
Transport Corporal
105913
Royal Field Artillery
Source:520315
1979
death
Unknown
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9289268
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Brookes |
| Source | 9287102 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts Hill Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 105913 | Royal Field Artillery | Transport Corporal | ||
| British Army | 105913 | Royal Field Artillery | Transport Corporal | ||
| British Army | 105913 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 105913 | Royal Field Artillery | Transport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenie M Brookes | daughter | 24th February 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justina Brookes | mother | ||
| Ernest Brookes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred E G Brookes | brother | 1895 | |
| Edith M Brookes | sister | 1897 | |
| Helen F Brookes | sister | 1899 | |
| Annie E Brookes | sister | 1900 | |
| Stanley Brookes | brother | 1902 | |
| Oswald Brookes | brother | 1904 | |
| Kate Brookes | sister | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Hannah Victoria Neal | wife | 1921 | |
| Elsie Hannah Victoria Neal | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Janice131533 | |
| Marriage information | Janice131533 | |
| 1939 Register | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 Census | Janice131533 |
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