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We remember Henry William Michael Cannon
We remember Henry William Michael Cannon
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1908
marriage
Gladys Isabella Smith
Source:8733448
March 1908
1909
children
Henry Frederick Micael Cannon
Source:8733438
1909
1910
children
Edward Ernest Cannon
Source:8733438
1910
1911
employment
Postman
General Post Office
London
United Kingdom
Source:8733438
April 1911
1911
location
39 Exmouth Street, Stepney, East London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8733438
April 1911
1911
children
Winifred E Cannon
Source:8733451
September 1911
1913
children
Evelyn Cannon
Source:8733454
September 1913
1915
children
Leonard Cannon
Source:8733456
December 1915
1916
employment
Postal Staff
General Post Office
Eastern District Office, East London
United Kingdom
Source:9522492
15th September 1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8552424
service
British Army
Rifleman
737
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:7452528
service
British Army
Corporal
737
London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:8552424
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
737
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:8552424
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8552424
location
Bow, East London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8733438
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7452528
Source:8552424
15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 9 C and 9 D
Source:7452528
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry William Michael |
| Initials | HWM |
| Last Name | Cannon |
| Source | 8552424 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Exmouth Street, Stepney, East London | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Bow, East London | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 737 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 737 | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Corporal | |
| British Army | 737 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Acting Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Frederick Micael Cannon | son | 1909 | |
| Edward Ernest Cannon | son | 1910 | |
| Winifred E Cannon | daughter | September 1911 | |
| Evelyn Cannon | daughter | September 1913 | |
| Leonard Cannon | son | December 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Isabella Smith | wife | March 1908 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Enlisted before 1914 - 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment. Those who died before 1917.More about Enlisted before 1914 - 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment. Those who died before 1917.
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8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the SommeMore about 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the Somme
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8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - Capture of High Wood on 15th September 1916More about 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - Capture of High Wood on 15th September 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Eastern District Post Office War Memorial | Valerie34433 |
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