Lives of the First World War

5th April 1900 - 25th October 1918

05:07:1900 Henry Hunt was born in Shankill, Belfast, Antrim His parents are James and Edith Hunt 31:03:1901 Census - living at Malvern Street, Antrim James 33 1868 - spindle turner Ala Jane 33 1868 James 7 1894 Henry 1900 Clara E 5 1896 Elisa A 3 1898 Maria Clarke 19 1882 boarder John Rutherford 2 1899 nephew Clara E 36 1865 sister in law 02:04:1911 Census - living at Clements Street, Antrim James 42 - corporation labourer Edith 42 James 17 Clara Ellen 15 Henry 10 Edward 8 Mary Ann 6 Maud 4 27:08:1918 Attestation - RAF Private 2 Height: 5 feet 4 Hair: dark Eyes: grey Complexion: sallow Civil occupation: labourer - housework Next of Kin: James Hunt [father] 77 Perman Street, Belfast 06:10:1918 RD to British Expeditionary Force [IF] 16:10:1918 BEF to 215 Squadron 25:10:1918 With 215 Squadron - Air Mechanic Henry Hunt was killed in an accident - bicycle in the field Henry is laid to rest in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney, Vosges, France His grave reference is I F 10 The inscription on his headstone is "He gave his life for us" [his parents address is - 77 Pernan Street, Belfast] R I P 05:12:1921 Application for War Medals received 25:07:1922 British War Medal and Victory Medal sent

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