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We remember Harry Shearwood
We remember Harry Shearwood
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Sarah Shearwood
Source:6193136
1862
1864
sibling
Samuel Shearwood
Source:6193136
1864
1866
sibling
Bessie Shearwood
Source:6193136
1866
1869
1871
dates
Age 1
Source:6193136
1871
1873
sibling
Robert Shearwood
Source:6193139
1873
1875
sibling
Annie Shearwood
Source:6193139
1875
1881
dates
Age 11
Source:6193139
1881
1881
employment
Plough Boy
Source:6193139
1881
1881
location
Batts Cottage, Winchester St, Andover
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6193139
1881
1885
service
British Army
Private
1763
Hampshire Regiment
Source:6193125
1st April 1885 - 2nd October 1888
1885
dates
Age 18
Source:6193125
1885
1885
employment
Labourer
Source:6193125
1885
1887
marriage
Elizabeth Lilian Moss
Source:6193125
1887
1888
service
British Army
Corporal
1733
Hampshire Regiment
Source:6193125
3rd February 1888
1888
children
Harry James Shearwood
Source:6193125
2nd August 1888
1889
children
Alice Madeleine Shearwood
Source:6193125
6th November 1889
1890
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant Major
3733
Durham Light infantry
Source:6193125
8th April 1890 - April 1914
1891
dates
Age 24
Source:6193143
1891
1891
employment
Sergeant, Durham Light Infantry
British Army
Source:6193143
1891
1891
location
Bradfield Barracks
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6193143
1891
1891
children
Cyril Shearwood
Source:6193125
7th October 1891
1893
children
Thomas William Shearwood
Source:6193125
13th October 1893
1895
children
Percy Shearwood
Source:6193125
8th September 1895
1897
children
Ethel Victoria Shearwood
Source:6193125
7th August 1897
1898
children
Annie Isabel Shearwood
Source:6193125
24th September 1898
1901
children
Robert Leslie Shearwood
Source:6193125
14th April 1901
1901
dates
Age 31
Source:6193140
1901
1901
employment
Colour Sgt, Durham LIght Infantry
British Army
Source:6193140
1901
1901
location
Military Barracks, St Andrew, Newcastle on Tyne
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6193140
1901
1906
children
Lilian Mabel Shearwood
Source:6193125
15th January 1906
1911
dates
Age 41
Source:6193134
1911
1911
employment
Acting Sgt Major, Durham Light Infantry
British Army
Source:6193134
1911
1911
location
The Drill Hall, Union St, Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6193134
1911
1914
awards
Cape Colony and South Africa 1902
Other War Service Award
Source:6193125
1914
1914
awards
King George Fifth Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6193125
1914
1914
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6193125
1914
1914
awards
Queens South African Clasps Transvaal
Other War Service Award
Source:6193125
1914
1914
employment
Clerk
Source:6193125
1914
1914
service
British Army
Captain
3733
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9609834
1914
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
3733
Durham Light Infantry
Source:5217201
1956
death
Not War Related
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9609811
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Shearwood |
| Source | 6193125 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batts Cottage, Winchester St, Andover | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Bradfield Barracks | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1891 | |
| Military Barracks, St Andrew, Newcastle on Tyne | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 | |
| The Drill Hall, Union St, Bishop Auckland | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3733 | Durham Light Infantry | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 1763 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1733 | Hampshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 3733 | Durham Light infantry | Acting Sergeant Major | ||
| British Army | 3733 | Durham Light Infantry | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Colony and South Africa 1902 | Other War Service Award | |
| King George Fifth Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South African Clasps Transvaal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry James Shearwood | son | 2nd August 1888 | |
| Alice Madeleine Shearwood | daughter | 6th November 1889 | |
| Cyril Shearwood | son | 7th October 1891 | |
| Percy Shearwood | son | 8th September 1895 | |
| Ethel Victoria Shearwood | daughter | 7th August 1897 | |
| Annie Isabel Shearwood | daughter | 24th September 1898 | |
| Robert Leslie Shearwood | son | 14th April 1901 | |
| Lilian Mabel Shearwood | daughter | 15th January 1906 | |
| Thomas William Shearwood | son | 13th October 1893 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Shearwood | mother | ||
| Henry Shearwood | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Shearwood | sister | 1862 | |
| Samuel Shearwood | brother | 1864 | |
| Bessie Shearwood | sister | 1866 | |
| Robert Shearwood | brother | 1873 | |
| Annie Shearwood | sister | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lilian Moss | wife | 1887 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Norina18156 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1871 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1881 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1901 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1891 census | Norina18156 | |
| England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 | Dee10759 | |
| England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004 | Dee10759 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Dee10759 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Dee10759 |
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