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We remember Horace Halsey
We remember Horace Halsey
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Frederick Halsey
Source:9315719
1880
1885
sibling
James Halsey
Source:9315670
1885
1886
1889
sibling
Stephen Halsey
Source:9315670
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9315670
5th April 1891
1891
location
Frithsden, Great Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9315670
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Amy Halsey - Died An Infant -
Source:9315753
1893
1894
sibling
Bertram Halsey
Source:9315818
28th January 1894
1897
sibling
Elizabeth Halsey - Died An Infant -
Source:9315767
1897
1899
sibling
Emily Kate Halsey
Source:9315831
10th April 1899
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9315672
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Labourer in Gardens
Frithsden
United Kingdom
Source:9315672
31st March 1901
1901
location
3 Frithsden, Great Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9315672
31st March 1901
1909
marriage
Lydia Barker
Source:9315788
23rd May 1909 - 1960
1910
children
Horace George Halsey
Source:9315798
28th March 1910
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9315675
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Frithsden
United Kingdom
Source:9315675
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Frithsden, Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9315675
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
13724
Bedfordshire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9315619
26th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9315619
26th July 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wounds to the head and right arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:9315842
17th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
13724
Bedfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9315842
17th April 1918
1919
location
Cromer End, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9315640
1919
1939
employment
Pump Attendant and Main Water Layer (Heavy Worker)
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9315645
29th September 1939
1939
location
Cromer Cottages, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9315645
29th September 1939
1967
dates
Age 81
Source:9315786
1967
1967
death
Not War Related
Hemel Hempstead District
United Kingdom
Source:9315786
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Halsey |
| Source | 5275960 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Frithsden, Great Berkhampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 6 Frithsden, Hemel Hempstead | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Cromer Cottages, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Cromer End, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 | |
| Frithsden, Great Berkhampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13724 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13724 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 1st 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace George Halsey | son | 28th March 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Halsey | mother | ||
| David Daniel Halsey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Halsey | brother | 1880 | |
| James Halsey | brother | 1885 | |
| Stephen Halsey | brother | 1889 | |
| Amy Halsey - died an Infant - | sister | 1893 | |
| Bertram Halsey | brother | 28th January 1894 | |
| Elizabeth Halsey - died an Infant - | sister | 1897 | |
| Emily Kate Halsey | sister | 10th April 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Barker | wife | 23rd May 1909 |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Home Guard 19421942 Photo of the Little Gaddesden Home Guard which includes Horace Halsey, seated on bench, 3rd from right.
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
Contributed by:
Jane31029 -
Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeBedfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the regiment in which Horace Halsey served.Contributed by:
Jane31029 -
Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. The name of Horace Halsey, 7th Bn. Bedfordshire Regt. has been added.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Absent Voters’ List, PC Hertford, Hemel Hempstead Division | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 Electoral Register 6 Frithsden | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register Cromer End, Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Banns and Marriages Horace and Lydia | Jane31029 | |
| 7th Hertfordshire Battalion Home Guard. A History of the Battalion 1940-44 | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage Transcription Horace and Lydia | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Son Horace George | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Bertram | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Emily Kate | Jane31029 | |
| First World War Soldiers' Medical Records | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Home Guard 1942 | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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