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We remember Frederick Hobson
We remember Frederick Hobson
Timeline
Timeline
1873
birth
Canada
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23rd September 1873
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
57113
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service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
57113
Canadian Infantry
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1917
death
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18th August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Hobson |
| Source | 8539950 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 57113 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 57113 | Canadian Infantry | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Government of Ontario PlaqueThis Government of Ontario plaque dedicated to Frederick Hobson is located in Cambridge, Ontario. It is one of three plaques dedicated to decorated soldiers with local connections located in a small garden at the Cambridge Armoury. It provides a short biography and details the action for which Hobson was awarded his VC.Contributed by:
Jessica140222
Communities
Communities
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Canadian Recipients of the Victoria CrossMore about Canadian Recipients of the Victoria Cross
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Canadian Soldiers of the Hill 70 battle August 1917More about Canadian Soldiers of the Hill 70 battle August 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| DHH Official Biography | Lizbet72994 | |
| Facebook site | Lizbet72994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Hobson VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Government of Ontario Plaque | Jessica140222 |
Stories
Stories
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