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We remember Harry James Checketts
We remember Harry James Checketts
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
Annie Maud Checketts
Source:8814268
1891
1895
sibling
Arthur Checketts
Source:8814268
1895
1899
sibling
Florence Checketts
Source:8814268
1899
1902
sibling
Albert Checketts
Source:8814268
1902
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8814268
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Builder Carpenter
Source:8814268
2nd April 1911
1911
location
59 Windsor Road Evesham Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814268
2nd April 1911
1916
employment
Machinist
Source:8814255
13th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Woolwich London
United Kingdom
Source:8814255
13th January 1916
1916
location
Church Army Huts Woolwich London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8814255
13th January 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:8814232
4th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
4905
London Regiment
21st Battalion
Source:8814246
4th November 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:8814232
Source:8814246
4th November 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8814232
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Checketts |
| Source | 8814232 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Windsor Road Evesham Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Church Army Huts Woolwich London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 13th January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4905 | London Regiment | 21st Battalion | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Checketts | mother | ||
| Harry Checketts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maud Checketts | sister | 1891 | |
| Arthur Checketts | brother | 1895 | |
| Florence Checketts | sister | 1899 | |
| Albert Checketts | brother | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-13 | 5'7" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| First Surrey Rifles Association | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1st Surrey Rifles | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1st Surrey Rifles | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Surrey Rifles Memorial | Jonathan101862 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Stuart72151 |
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