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We remember Hugh Willett
We remember Hugh Willett
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1901
location
Bushmead Avenue, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9111046
1901
1911
employment
Civil Engineer
Source:9111047
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:5308079
1st September 1915
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9215515
26th March 1917
1918
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9215523
31st December 1918
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9215529
31st January 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
15533
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:9215515
1952
death
Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9323882
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Willett |
| Source | 5308079 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Avenue, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15533 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. H Willett appears as "7th Northampshire Regt."
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Northamptonshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Lt H Willett while serving with the Northamptonshire Regiment.Contributed by:
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Lt H Willett while serving with the Royal Engineers.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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"Mobbs' Own", or "Mobbs' Corps"More about "Mobbs' Own", or "Mobbs' Corps"
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Sgt Willett Northants Regt to be 2Lt, RE, 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of MBE for services rendered in France and Flanders 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - T/Lt to Lt, RE, 1919 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle dated 1952 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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