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We remember Henry Walter Hollibone
We remember Henry Walter Hollibone
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1897
sibling
Susannah
Source:8711356
1897
1899
sibling
Charles
Source:8711356
1899
1901
location
Harebeating Farm, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9571327
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Florence Annie
Source:9571327
1901
1911
location
Woodlands, Harebeating, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8711356
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Bombardier
206
Royal Field Artillery
6th Provisional Brigade, 6th Provisional Battery
Source:8778455
27th November 1911 - 24th March 1916
1916
location
Park View, Coombe, nr Sandwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8778455
24th March 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J57195
Source:6439162
23rd July 1916 - 23rd March 1917
1916
marriage
Frances B Belson
Source:8778462
1916
1917
death
Killed in Action
Henry was a seaman serving on HMS Laforey which struck a mine off the coast of France. He lost his life that day.
Source:8450797
23rd March 1917
burial
United Kingdom
Panel 22
Source:8494459
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Walter |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Hollibone |
| Source | 6439162 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harebeating Farm, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Park View, Coombe, nr Sandwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th March 1916 | |
| Woodlands, Harebeating, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 206 | Royal Field Artillery | 6th Provisional Brigade, 6th Provisional Battery | Bombardier | |
| Royal Navy | J57195 | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Alice Hollibone | mother | ||
| Charles Hollibone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah | sister | 1897 | |
| Charles | brother | 1899 | |
| Florence Annie | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances B Belson | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourOrdinary Seaman Hollibone is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialHenry Hollibone is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchHenry W Hollibone is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Methodist ChurchWalter Hollibon is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside Hailsham Methodist Church.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolH W Hollibone is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Methodist Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Methodist Church Memorial Board
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John65615 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | John72644 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Laforey | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Methodist Church | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John65615 |
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