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We remember Walter Thomas Hackett
We remember Walter Thomas Hackett
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9508763
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Shobnall Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9508763
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Lucy E Hackett
Source:9508777
1882
1884
sibling
Aynsley A Hackett
Source:9508777
1884
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9508777
5th April 1891
1891
location
40 Shobnall Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9508777
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Joseph Hackett
Source:9508804
1892
1893
sibling
Percy Hackett
Source:9508804
1893
1896
sibling
Harry Hackett
Source:9508804
1896
1896
employment
Maltster
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9508822
13th August 1896
1896
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
189841
HMS Northampton
Source:9508822
13th August 1896 - 28th May 1897
1897
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
189841
Continuous Service
Source:9508822
19th August 1897 - 20th August 1909
1901
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
189841
HMS Jupiter
Source:9508822
12th January 1901 - 28th January 1904
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9472413
31st March 1901
1909
service
Royal Navy
189841
Royal Naval Reserve Chatham
Source:9508822
21st August 1909 - 1st August 1914
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9508804
2nd April 1911
1911
location
43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9508804
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
189841
HMS Pembroke I
Source:9508822
2nd August 1914 - 24th August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
189841
HMS Cochrane
Source:9508822
25th August 1914 - 15th November 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
189841
HMS Victory I
Source:9508822
16th November 1918 - 21st February 1919
1937
death
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9508796
Source:9472411
December 1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Hackett |
| Source | 9472402 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Shobnall Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 43 Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Shobnall Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 189841 | HMS Cochrane | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 189841 | Continuous Service | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 189841 | HMS Northampton | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 189841 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 189841 | HMS Jupiter | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 189841 | Royal Naval Reserve Chatham | |||
| Royal Navy | 189841 | HMS Pembroke I | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Hackett nee Bates | mother | ||
| Joseph Hackett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy E Hackett | sister | 1882 | |
| Aynsley A Hackett | brother | 1884 | |
| Joseph Hackett | step-brother | 1892 | |
| Percy Hackett | step-brother | 1893 | |
| Harry Hackett | step-brother | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-19 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Hackett family, StaffordshireMore about Hackett family, Staffordshire
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Hackett brothers, 4 sons of Joseph and Ellen, and 2nd wife Jane Hackett of Burton-on-Trent, StaffordshireMore about Hackett brothers, 4 sons of Joseph and Ellen, and 2nd wife Jane Hackett of Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The National Archives | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1891 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Joanna64499 | |
| HMS Cochrane (1905) | Joanna64499 | |
| HMS Cochrane (1914) | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Cochrane (1914) | Joanna64499 |
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