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We remember John Charles Hortin
We remember John Charles Hortin
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1898
sibling
William Albert Hortin
Source:8287618
1898
1904
sibling
Evelyn Maude Tatam
Hortin
Source:8287618
16th August 1904
1915
education
Torbay Junction School
Torbay Junction, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8287618
25th May 1915
1915
employment
Farmer
Torbay Junction, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8287618
25th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8287618
25th May 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1060
28th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8287618
25th May 1915 - 10th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:8287618
10th August 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:8287618
10th August 1916
burial
Wimereux, Nord Pas de Calais
France
I.P.12.
Source:8287618
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Hortin |
| Source | 8287618 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1060 | 28th Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Hayes | mother | ||
| Herbert Hortin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Albert Hortin | brother | 1898 | |
| Evelyn Maude Tatam nee Hortin | sister | 16th August 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-14 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Wimereux Communal CemeteryBurial site for Private 1060 John Charles Hortin.
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served in WW1 and later in WW2. Torbay, Western Australia place of association for John Charles Hortin.
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Kathy30586
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wimereux Communal Cemetery | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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