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We remember Henry Dunk
We remember Henry Dunk
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Sarah
Source:8740585
1862
1863
sibling
Hannah
Source:8740585
1863
1869
sibling
Bessia
Source:8740556
1869
1870
1881
location
Dicker Road, Arlington
United Kingdom
Source:8740556
3rd April 1881
1889
service
British Army
Sergeant
2906
Dorset Regiment
2nd Bn.
Source:8740378
24th August 1889 - 5th May 1908
1898
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8740378
August 1898
1900
hospitalisation
Bullet wound to left thigh whilst serving in South Africa.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8740378
10th January 1900
1901
marriage
Louise Elizabeth Taylor
Source:8740378
23rd January 1901
1908
children
Olga Violet Lilian
Source:8740378
7th August 1908
1909
children
Patricia Katherine
Source:8740378
21st August 1909
1911
employment
Army Pensioner & farm assistant
Source:8740546
1911
1911
location
Little Sandbanks, Ersham Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8740546
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Bailiff
Source:8740378
1914
1914
service
British Army
Company Quartermaster Sergeant
682
Royal Sussex Regiment
10th Bn.
Source:8740378
29th September 1914 - 10th February 1919
location
Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8740378
1949
death
Not War Related
Pneumonia and heart failure.
Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8740378
8th April 1949
awards
South Africa medal with 4 clasps
Other War Service Award
Source:8740378
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Dunk |
| Source | 8740377 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicker Road, Arlington | United Kingdom | known 3rd April 1881 | ||
| Hailsham | United Kingdom | |||
| Little Sandbanks, Ersham Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2906 | Dorset Regiment | 2nd Bn. | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 682 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 10th Bn. | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa medal with 4 clasps | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olga Violet Lilian | daughter | 7th August 1908 | |
| Patricia Katherine | daughter | 21st August 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebenezer Dunk | father | ||
| Martha Dunk | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessia | sister | 1869 | |
| Sarah | sister | 1862 | |
| Hannah | sister | 1863 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Elizabeth Taylor | wife | 23rd January 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-07 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889 | Baptist |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
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