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We remember Joseph Henn
We remember Joseph Henn
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Peter Proctor
Source:9253086
1889
1891
1893
sibling
Clare Henn
Source:9253083
1893
1896
sibling
George Henn
Source:9253083
1896
1898
sibling
Alice Henn
Source:9253083
1898
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9253083
31st March 1901
1901
location
11 Summer Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9253083
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Ruby Henn
Source:9253086
1902
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9253086
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hollow ware manufacturer
Source:9253086
2nd April 1911
1911
location
17 Summer Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9253086
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Rachel Lawley
Source:9253088
25th December 1913
1914
children
Joseph William Henn
Source:9253066
2nd October 1914
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9253066
10th December 1915
1915
employment
Warehouse man
Source:9253066
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9253066
10th December 1915
1915
location
Court 1, 9 Greets Green Road, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9253066
10th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:9253066
12th April 1916
1919
hospitalisation
Illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9253066
27th February 1919 - 27th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9253066
11th October 1919
1939
employment
Iron Foundry Labourer
Source:9253088
29th September 1939
1939
location
115 Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9253088
29th September 1939
1966
dates
Age 75
Source:9253090
1966
service
British Army
Private
186157
Labour Corps
Source:9253066
1966
death
Source:9253090
1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Henn |
| Source | 9253054 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Summer Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 115 Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 17 Summer Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Court 1, 9 Greets Green Road, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 10th December 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private | |||
| British Army | 186157 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph William Henn | son | 2nd October 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Henn | father | ||
| Fanny Henn formerly Proctor | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Henn | sister | 1893 | |
| George Henn | brother | 1896 | |
| Alice Henn | sister | 1898 | |
| Ruby Henn | sister | 1902 | |
| Peter Proctor | step-brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Lawley | wife | 25th December 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'7" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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