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We remember Stanley Hodson
We remember Stanley Hodson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Geoffrey Hodson
Source:9254458
1886
1887
1890
sibling
Margaret Hodson
Source:9254458
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9254458
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Fen, Wainfleet St Mary, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9254458
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9254459
31st March 1901
1901
education
Edward VI Grammar School
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9254459
31st March 1901
1901
location
Edward VI Grammar School, Bishop's Stortford, Herts
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9254459
31st March 1901
1911
marriage
Catherine Sophia Ivens
Source:9254465
17th July 1911
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
107696
Canadian Mounted Rifles (BC Horse)
2nd Regiment
Source:9254432
8th December 1914 - 29th May 1915
1914
location
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9254432
8th December 1914
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:9254432
18th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9254432
18th November 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
706010
103rd Battalion
Source:9254432
18th November 1915 - 5th October 1916
1915
location
2384 Hamiota Street, Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:9254432
18th November 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
706010
British Columbia Regiment
29th Battalion
Source:9254447
6th October 1916 - 21st August 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9254432
6th October 1916 - 21st August 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Illness in service (France)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9254432
10th November 1916 - 21st November 1916
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source states: 'Whilst taking cover in a shell hole about eleven A.M. on August 21st, 1917, he was shot through the head and instantly killed during operations in the vicinity of Lens'
Near Lens, Pas de Calais
France
Source:9254432
Source:9254443
21st August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panels F-H
Source:9254447
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Hodson |
| Source | 5987943 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2384 Hamiota Street, Victoria, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | known 18th November 1915 | |
| Edward VI Grammar School, Bishop's Stortford, Herts | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Salmon Arm, British Columbia | Canada | known 8th December 1914 | ||
| The Fen, Wainfleet St Mary, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 706010 | 103rd Battalion | Sergeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 107696 | Canadian Mounted Rifles (BC Horse) | 2nd Regiment | Sergeant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 706010 | British Columbia Regiment | 29th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Hodson | mother | ||
| Thomas Hodson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Hodson | brother | 1886 | |
| Margaret Hodson | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Sophia Ivens | wife | 17th July 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium dark | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-18 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918 | Barry1338 | |
| Canada, War Graves Registers (Circumstances of Casualty), 1914-1948 | Barry1338 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission website - Casualties | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Marriage Index, 1872-1935 | Barry1338 |
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