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We remember Henry Smith Houldey
We remember Henry Smith Houldey
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
the Southsea area of Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9348282
Source:9348295
17th July 1883
1887
sibling
Willie Aka William Houldey
Source:9348296
1887
1890
sibling
Ernest Houldey
Source:9348296
1890
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9348295
5th April 1891
1891
location
43 Grosvenor Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9348295
5th April 1891
1898
dates
Age 14
Source:9348994
June 1898
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9348296
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cabinet Maker Apprentice
Not known
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9348296
31st March 1901
1901
location
43 Grosvenor Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9348296
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cabinet Maker
Not known
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6313955
1st April 1901
1901
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6313955
1st April 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Carpenter Crew
344098
Source:6313955
1st April 1901 - 22nd June 1910
1902
marriage
Nellie Holyer Houldey nee Saxton
Source:9349084
1902
1902
dates
Age 19
Source:9349084
September 1902
1906
children
Nellie Gertrude Houldey
Source:9348299
1906
1907
appointments
Qualified Shipwright
Source:6313955
13th December 1907 - 31st March 1923
1909
children
Beatrice Houldey
Source:9348299
1909
1910
service
Royal Navy
Leading Carpenter Crew
344098
Source:6313955
23rd June 1910 - 25th June 1914
1911
location
home address whilst serving:- 68 Lucknow Street in the Fratton area of Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9348299
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9348299
2nd August 1911
1911
children
Norman H Houldey
Source:9348299
September 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Shipwright Class II
344098
Source:6313955
26th June 1914 - 31st March 1923
1914
dates
Age 31
Source:6313955
4th August 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6313955
25th May 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9349143
11th May 1916
1918
dates
Age 35
Source:6313955
11th November 1918
1923
dates
Age 39
Source:6313955
31st March 1923
1923
discharge
Source:6313955
31st March 1923
1939
dates
Age 56
Source:9349112
September 1939
1939
location
Portsmouth County Borough, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9349112
September 1939
1942
death
Not War Related
Henry Smith Houldey died over 20 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 59.
Droxford Registration District, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9348284
1942
1942
dates
Age 59
Source:9348284
September 1942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Smith |
| Initials | HS |
| Last Name | Houldey, |
| Source | 9349143 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Grosvenor Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 43 Grosvenor Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Portsmouth County Borough, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| home address whilst serving:- 68 Lucknow Street in the Fratton area of Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 344098 | Carpenter Crew | |||
| Royal Navy | 344098 | Leading Carpenter Crew | |||
| Royal Navy | 344098 | Shipwright Class II |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Gertrude Houldey | daughter | 1906 | |
| Beatrice Houldey | daughter | 1909 | |
| Norman H Houldey | son | September 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Houldey nee Smith | mother | ||
| Henry Lewis Houldey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Aka William Houldey | brother | 1887 | |
| Ernest Houldey | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Holyer Houldey nee Saxton | wife | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-04-01 | 6'0" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette 19 May 1916 Page 894 - Appointed Temporary Captain | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Keith22624 |
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