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We remember Thomas Otto Hartshorn
We remember Thomas Otto Hartshorn
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
William Hartshorn
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1891
1893
1897
sibling
John George Hartshorn
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1897
1907
sibling
Wilfred Hartshorn
Source:7622872
1907
1914
enlistment
HMS Calliope, Newcastle
United Kingdom
Source:7622872
8th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Tyneside Z/2243
Royal Naval Division
Nelson Battalion
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8th December 1914 - 8th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Tyneside Z/2243
Royal Naval Division
Nelson Battalion
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8th March 1915 - 21st August 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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29th April 1915 - 22nd August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
To hospital, Dardanelles (11th Casualty Clearing Station). Shipped home on HMHS Esmeralda
Hospital/Institution
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22nd August 1915
1916
marriage
Sarah Ann Crabtree
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22nd April 1916
1916
discharge
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21st August 1916
1917
children
Jenny Hartshorn
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1917
1920
children
Raymond Hartshorn
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1920
1922
children
Jack Hartshorn
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1922
1928
children
Wilfred Hartshorn
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1928
employment
Miner
Lanchester area, Co.Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7622872
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Z/2243
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Tyneside Division
Source:9546255
location
30 George Street, Langley Park, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6219114
1982
death
Sedgefield
United Kingdom
Source:7622872
31st May 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Otto |
| Initials | TO |
| Last Name | Hartshorn |
| Source | 6219114 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 George Street, Langley Park, Co Durham | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Tyneside Z/2243 | Royal Naval Division | Nelson Battalion | Ordinary Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | Tyneside Z/2243 | Royal Naval Division | Nelson Battalion | Able Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | Z/2243 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Tyneside Division | Ordinary Seaman |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Hartshorn | daughter | 1917 | |
| Raymond Hartshorn | son | 1920 | |
| Jack Hartshorn | son | 1922 | |
| Wilfred Hartshorn | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Mary McGuiness | mother | ||
| William Hartshorn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hartshorn | brother | 1891 | |
| John George Hartshorn | brother | 1897 | |
| Wilfred Hartshorn | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Crabtree | wife | 22nd April 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-08 | 5'6" |
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Able Bodied Seaman, Nelson Battalion, Royal NavalServed in A Company, No.4 Platoon, 14 Section with 10 others. Platoon commander at the start of their engagement on Gallipoli was Sub Lieutenant Guy Cooke, RNVR.
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Thomas Otto HartshornAble Bodied Seaman, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Tyneside Z/2243. Served in A Company, No.4 Platoon, 14 Section with 10 others. Platoon commander at the start of their engagement on Gallipoli was Sub Lieutenant Guy Cooke, RNVR.Contributed by:
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Thomas Otto HartshornAble Bodied Seaman, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Tyneside Z/2243. Served in A Company, No.4 Platoon, 14 Section with 10 others. Platoon commander at the start of their engagement on Gallipoli was Sub Lieutenant Guy Cooke, RNVR.Contributed by:
John55778 -
Thomas Otto HartshornAble Bodied Seaman, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Tyneside Z/2243. Served in A Company, No.4 Platoon, 14 Section with 10 others. Platoon commander at the start of their engagement on Gallipoli was Sub Lieutenant Guy Cooke, RNVR.Contributed by:
John55778 -
Thomas Otto HartshornAble Bodied Seaman, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Tyneside Z/2243. Served in A Company, No.4 Platoon, 14 Section with 10 others. Platoon commander at the start of their engagement on Gallipoli was Sub Lieutenant Guy Cooke, RNVR.Contributed by:
John55778 -
Thomas Otto HartshornAble Bodied Seaman, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Tyneside Z/2243. Served in A Company, No.4 Platoon, 14 Section with 10 others. Platoon commander at the start of their engagement on Gallipoli was Sub Lieutenant Guy Cooke, RNVR.Contributed by:
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Thomas Otto Hartshorn4 generations of eldest sons taken in 1969. Left to right: Gerald Hartshorn (grandson), John Hartshorn (great grandson), Ray Hartshorn (son), Thomas Hartshorn (great grandfather)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Able Bodied Seaman, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval | John55778 | |
| Thomas Otto Hartshorn | John55778 | |
| Thomas Otto Hartshorn | John55778 | |
| Thomas Otto Hartshorn | John55778 | |
| Thomas Otto Hartshorn | John55778 | |
| Thomas Otto Hartshorn | John55778 | |
| Thomas Otto Hartshorn | John55778 |
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