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We remember Charles Hucklesby, Medaille Militaire
We remember Charles Hucklesby, Medaille Militaire
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
George Hucklesby
Source:9163476
1871
1873
sibling
Susan Hucklesby
Source:9163478
1873
1876
1880
sibling
Frank Hucklesby
Source:9163256
22nd May 1880
1881
dates
Age 5
Source:9163049
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Village (believed to be No 20), Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9163049
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Kate Hucklesby
Source:9163490
1884
1886
education
Left school with a 3rd Standard Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9287239
1886
1888
sibling
Henry Or Harry Hucklesby
Source:9163277
29th April 1888
1891
dates
Age 15
Source:9163054
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9163054
5th April 1891
1891
location
20 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9163054
5th April 1891
1891
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9162733
30th April 1891
1891
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
160142
HMS Boscawen
Source:9162733
30th April 1891 - 4th May 1892
1892
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
160142
HMS Boscawen
Source:9162733
5th May 1892 - 17th January 1893
1893
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
160142
HMS Alexandra
Source:9162733
18th January 1893 - 28th February 1893
1893
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
160142
HMS Achilles & Victoria
Source:9162733
1st March 1893 - 24th May 1893
1893
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
160142
HMS Cruizer
Source:9162733
25th May 1893 - 22nd August 1893
1893
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
160142
HMS Fearless
Source:9162733
23rd August 1893 - 19th March 1894
1894
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
160142
HMS Fearless
Source:9162733
20th March 1894 - 29th October 1894
1894
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
160142
HMS Victory I
Source:9162733
30th October 1894 - 23rd January 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
160142
HMS Australia
Source:9162733
24th January 1895 - 23rd May 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
160142
HMS Active
Source:9162733
24th May 1895 - 25th August 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
160142
HMS Active
Source:9162733
26th August 1895 - 15th October 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
160142
HMS Excellent
Source:9162733
16th October 1895 - 2nd December 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
160142
HMS Victory I
Source:9162733
3rd December 1895 - 11th December 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
160142
HMS Royal Sovereign
Source:9162733
12th December 1895 - 7th June 1897
1897
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
160142
HMS Mars
Source:9162733
8th June 1897 - 8th November 1898
1898
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
160142
HMS Mars
Source:9162733
9th November 1898 - 10th January 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
160142
HMS Victory I
Source:9162733
11th January 1899 - 7th February 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
160142
HMS Victory I
Source:9162733
8th February 1899 - 31st March 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
160142
HMS Duke of Wellington I
Source:9162733
1st April 1899 - 25th June 1899
1899
marriage
Evalina May Wingate
Source:9163396
1899 - 19th January 1932
1899
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
160142
HMS Wildfire
Source:9162733
26th June 1899 - 27th June 1901
1900
children
Florinda F K Hucklesby
Source:9163434
9th August 1900
1901
dates
Age 25
Source:9163102
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Petty Officer
Royal Navy
HM Dockyard, Sheerness, Sheppey
United Kingdom
Source:9163102
31st March 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
160142
HMS Duke of Wellington I
Source:9162733
28th June 1901 - 9th October 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
160142
HMS Formidable
Source:9162733
10th October 1901 - 15th July 1902
1901
children
Charles Frank Hucklesby
Source:9163457
28th December 1901
1902
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
160142
HMS Duke of Wellington I
Source:9162733
16th July 1902 - 31st August 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Acting Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Asia
Source:9162733
1st September 1902 - 31st August 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Asia
Source:9162733
1st September 1903 - 23rd October 1904
1904
children
May Evalina Hucklesby - who died as an infant -
Source:9163556
1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Fire Queen
Source:9162733
24th October 1904 - 11th March 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Brilliant
Source:9162733
12th March 1905 - 30th April 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Hebe
Source:9162733
1st May 1905 - 5th February 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Victory I
Source:9162733
6th February 1906 - 4th August 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Vernon
Source:9162733
5th August 1906 - 19th January 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Victory
Source:9162733
20th January 1907 - 4th February 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Eclipse
Source:9162733
5th February 1907 - 9th January 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Amethyst
Source:9162733
10th January 1909 - 17th August 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Vernon
Source:9162733
18th August 1911 - 26th August 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Speedwell
Source:9162733
27th August 1912 - 11th November 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Victory I
Source:9162733
12th November 1912 - 25th November 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Southampton
Source:9162733
26th November 1912
1916
awards
French Medaille Militaire
Other War Service Award
Source:9163165
15th September 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Furious
Source:9162733
1st July 1917 - 5th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9162733
5th February 1919
1932
employment
Rigger
HM Dockyard Portsmouth
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9163396
19th January 1932
1932
location
26 Kimberley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9163396
19th January 1932
1937
location
30 Sydenham Terrace, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9163537
9th August 1937
1937
dates
Age 61
Source:9163537
10th August 1937
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
160142
HMS Victory I
Source:9162733
1937
death
Not War Related
His address at the time of his death was 30 Sydenham Road, Portsmouth.
St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9163537
10th August 1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Hucklesby, Medaille Militaire |
| Source | 9163165 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 26 Kimberley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th January 1932 | |
| 30 Sydenham Terrace, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th August 1937 | |
| Village (believed to be No 20), Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Boscawen | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Boscawen | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Alexandra | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Achilles & Victoria | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Cruizer | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Fearless | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Fearless | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory I | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Australia | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Active | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Active | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Excellent | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Royal Sovereign | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Mars | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Mars | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory I | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory I | Petty Officer 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Duke of Wellington I | Petty Officer 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Wildfire | Petty Officer 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Duke of Wellington I | Petty Officer 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Formidable | Petty Officer 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Duke of Wellington I | Petty Officer 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Asia | Acting Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Asia | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Fire Queen | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Brilliant | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Hebe | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory I | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Vernon | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Eclipse | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Amethyst | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Vernon | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Speedwell | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory I | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Southampton | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Victory I | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 160142 | HMS Furious | Chief Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| French Medaille Militaire | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florinda F K Hucklesby | daughter | 9th August 1900 | |
| Charles Frank Hucklesby | son | 28th December 1901 | |
| May Evalina Hucklesby - who died as an infant - | daughter | 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Hucklesby | mother | ||
| William Hucklesby | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hucklesby | brother | 1871 | |
| Susan Hucklesby | sister | 1873 | |
| Frank Hucklesby | brother | 22nd May 1880 | |
| Kate Hucklesby | sister | 1884 | |
| Henry Or Harry Hucklesby | brother | 29th April 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evalina May Wingate | wife | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Grey Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-03-20 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. His entry reads: HUCKLESBY, Charles, Royal Navy.
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Naval Record p1 Charles HucklesbyNaval record of Charles Hucklesby RN #160142 from joining, 30th April 1901 to 26th August 1912. Charles' record continues in the next image, below the record of Harry James Bonnick.Contributed by:
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Naval Record p2 Charles HucklesbyNaval record of Charles Hucklesby RN #160142 from 27th August 1912 to his demobilisation 5th February 1919. This part of Charles' record is written below the record of Harry James Bonnick.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden School House (l) and 20 - 23 (r)An early twentieth century photo of Little Gaddesden, centred at the point which is now the bottom of Church Road, showing the School House (No 26) on the left and Nos 20 - 23 on the right.Contributed by:
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The French Medaille MilitaireFrench Medaille Militaire bestowed by the President of the French Republic with the approval of His Majesty the King for meritorious service and acts of bravery in action against an enemy force.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Southampton at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Southampton at the Battle of Jutland
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 Census aboard HMS Amethyst at Buenos Aires | Jane31029 | |
| Award of the French Medaille Militaire | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Roll image | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1872 – 1886 | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Frank | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Harry | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) Wife Evalina | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Daughter Florinda | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) Charles Hucklesby | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Record p1 Charles Hucklesby | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Record p2 Charles Hucklesby | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School House (l) and 20 - 23 (r) | Jane31029 | |
| The French Medaille Militaire | Jane31029 |
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