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Pte William S Harvey
British Army C Coy 1st Btn Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
from:St Just Cornwall
(d.30th Aug 1918)
Pte. William Henry Harvey
British Army 1/6th Btn. North Staffordshire Regiment
from:Uttoxeter, Staffs
(d.8th May 1917)
Maj. Hubert Dunsterville "Bay" Harvey-Kelly DSO MID.
Royal Flying Corps 19 Squadron
from:Bath
(d.1st May 1917)
Major Hubert Harvey-Kelly DSO MID known as Bay, was born on 9 February 1891 in Teignmouth, Devon son of Colonel H.H. Harvey-Kelly (Indian Army). He passed out from the Royal Military College Sandhurst in 1910 and joined the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment in the Channel Islands on 5 October 1910, commissioned as Lieutenant on 23rd October same year.
On 30 May 1913 he graduated from the Central Flying School, Upavon and on 14th August 1913 he transferred on commission to the Royal Flying Corps Reserve before joining No.2 Squadron Royal Flying Corps at the new base at Montrose, Scotland, patrolling the North Sea to protect the Fleet. At the outbreak of War his squadron were ordered to fly over to France and even though he left Montrose on the 3rd August 1914, bad weather and damage to his plane hampered his way, not arriving in Dover until 9th August and crossing the channel on the 13th to become the first RFC pilot to land in France.
The London Gazette dated 18th of February 1915 shows he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order "for services in connection with operations in the field", he was also mentioned in Despatches 3 times. He was promoted to Captain on 23rd May 1915 and then Squadron Commander and Temporary Major on 30th of January 1916, serving with 19 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps.
CWGC shows he died on 29th April 1917 but this is in fact incorrect, he was reported missing presumed dead on that date when he was shot down by Lt. Kurt Wolff of Jasta 11, his 24th victory. He died of head wounds three days later on 1st of May 1917 in a German Hospital, aged 26 years. His personal belongs were returned to his unit by the Germans, and then sent on to his mother. He is buried in the Browns Copse Cemetery, Roeux, France. He was a victim of what the Royal Flying Corps referred to as Bloody April when they lost over 250 aircraft. He was well liked and his antics became legendary in his unit, a fellow pilot, Archibald James, described him as "The funniest man I have ever met. He kept me in roars of laughter the whole time".
A replica Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2, the plane he had flown in as a Lieutenant, along with a plaque dedicatated to him, hangs in the main hall of the Imperial War Museum, London.
Considering his bravery and achievements, it is poignant that he is not remembered on any memorials other than the one at his old school. He was a pupil of Bedford Modern School 1901-03 and is commemorated on the School�s War Memorial, which was unveiled in 1923 and in the Roll of Honour, published in The Eagle, December 1923. Information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com.
CSM. James Tait McKinley Harvie MM.
Australian Imperial Force 6th Battalion
(d.10th Jul 1918)
My Grandfather, James Tait McKinley Harvie, migrated to Australia shortly before W.W.I. He was born in Glasgow. I believe he trained with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders before migrating.
He joined the A.I.F. on 20/7/15 in Melbourne and was killed on 10th July 1918 having fought throughout the war. He was posthumously awarded the Military Medal and is buried in the Borre Military Cemetery in Northern France. My grandfather left my father, Thomas and his brother James, both of whom were born in Glasgow, in the care of my grandmother.
Are there any records of James Tait McKinley Harvie? If so his family would be most grateful for copies or anything you might be able to provide, particularly any photographs.
Dvr. William Robert Harvie
British Army 28th Highland (Howitzer) Division Royal Field Artillery
from:15 Brisbane Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire.
I am attempting to trace my family tree. My paternal grandfather, William Harvie, was a Driver with the 28th Highland (Howitzer) Division, RFA in WW1 and was injured on a number of occasions, finally being critically injured just before Armistice Day. Following amputation, he was apparently transferred to Stobhill and remained there for quite some time. I am very keen to find out information regarding his posting in France and his subsequent injuries for two reasons. I am taking my father to France to visit the Western Front at the end of June and would love to know where he was posted but have absolutely no idea where to start.
Secondly, I am a Registered Nurse who trained at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and became a serving Officer within the RAF. On leaving the forces I worked at Stobhill for at least a decade and knew my Grandpa had been admitted at some point but was never able to find any information. I would dearly love to know the true extent of his injuries, suffering and subsequent treatment.
He did not talk of this when I was younger but his injuries were extremely evident and he must have suffered greatly. He was issued, on one occasion, with Army Form B104-80A for receipt of gunshot wound to left thigh and left hand (severe). His final injury necessitated a Right Above Knee Amputation, plastic surgery to his face and ear, the surgeon was, apparently, Mr McIndoe. He was sent to Stobhill following his amputation - although due to his critical injury, the operation had to be delayed for 3 days. (This was learnt via a letter to his mother).
He was a loving and caring man who suffered greatly, initially and chronically, as did so many hundreds of thousands, too few nowadays do not always appreciate. I would be grateful for any advice.
Pte. C. C. Harwood
Australian Imperial Force. 3rd Salvage Coy.
L/Cpl. Hubert Harwood
British Army 9th Btn. Welsh Fusiliers
from:Chapel House, Pickup Bank, Darwen, Lancashire
(d.22nd Jun 1917)
Hubert Harwood was born on 30 October 1896 at Long Hey Gate, Pickup Bank,Darwen, the son of Charles and Alice Harwood (nee Wood). Before the war he was a cotton weaver.
Pte. J. Harwood
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Blaydon
J Harwood enlisted in 1914
Pte. Percy Harold Harwood
British Army 7th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Forton, Somerset
(d.9th Aug 1917)
Percy Harwood and his brother Thomas Trott, were conscripted, their services numbers were just two digits apart. They were brothers-in-law who were on the reserved occupation list as farm workers. An army captain was injured and sent to Chard near Forton to recuperate, when he was deemed fit for work he was sent to oversee the works at Manor Farm, Forton where Percy and Tommy were working moving timber with their horses for the war effort. The state of the land was awful and Percy's father argued with the captain that the mud and heavy work were killing the horses. The captain retaliated by telling Percy and Tommy they would see a lot worse in the trenches. A short time later both Percy and Tommy received their conscription papers. They were sent to fight and were killed within a week of each other; Percy on 9th August 1917 and Tommy on 16th August 1917.
Pte. Ralph Edwin Charles Harwood
British Army 20th Battalion London Regiment
from:Wood Wharf, Greenwich
(d.21st May 1916)
Ralph Edwin Charles Harwood was killed in action Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Pte. Ralph Edwin Charles Harwood
British Army 20th Btn. London Regiment
from:Greenwich
(d.21st May 1916)
Ralph Harwood was born 18th September 1893 in Greenwich. He was unmarried and lived in the family home at 35 Wood Wharf and was a bookbinder by profession. He enlisted in the 1st/20th Battalion, London Regiment at Hollyhedge House at the start of the war. He has no known grave and is remembered on the Arras memorial in France.
Ordinary Seaman William Harwood
Royal Navy
from:Norton,Malton,Yorkshire
Stoker Ahmad Hasan
Royal Navy H.M.S. Minerva.
(d.15 Aug 1916)
Hasan Ahmad served in H.M.S. Minerva. Remembered at . WW1
Pte. Haseldean
British Army 9th Btn. C Coy. King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
Sgt. Albert Charles George Haseldean
British Army 21st (1st Surrey Rifles) Btn London Regiment
from:Norbury
(d.16th Jul 1917)
Albert Haseldeane was my great uncle. He served with the 1st Surrey Rifles, 21st Btn London Regiment. I am just trying to find out what the 1st Surrey Rifles were doing and where when my great uncle was killed on 16th July 1917. It is very difficult and I think these very brave men should have a history
Gnr. Arthur Haseley
British Army 1st East Lancs Brigade, 1/5th (Church) Battery Royal Field Artillery
from:Wellington, Shrops.
(d.15th June 1915)
Arthur Haseley was killed at Gallipoli by a bullet; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial. He was aged 16.
Drvr. John W. Hasemore
British Army 180th Bde Royal Field Artillery
(d.15th May 1916)
John Hasemore served with the Royal Field Artillery 180th Brigade. He was executed for disobedience 12/05/1916 age 23 and buried in Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery and Extension, Mazingarbe, France.
Sgt. Albert Haskayne DSO MiD.
British Army 11th (Pioneer) Battalion Kings Regiment (Liverpool)
from:Melling
(d.19th August 1916)
Albert Haskayne joined up at 17 in Seaforth and was Mentioned in Dispatches for his bravery. He was brother to William and Charles who were also lost and to Francis who was sent home with an amputated leg.
Pte. Henry John Haskell
British Army 15th Btn. Hampshire Regiment
from:103 Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth
Harry Haskell lived all his life in Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was my Grandfather, although I never met him. He lied about his age in order to enlist with the 15th Hampshire Regiment on 2nd June 1915, being only 17 at the time. He married on 11th September, and left for war almost immediately.
Apparently he was in action at Flers in October 1916 where huge losses of men from 15th Hants. saw Henry transferred to the 122nd Machine Gun Corps. and a diary entry says he was with them in France 2nd of September 1917, ( Battle of Ypres) and in Italy from 19th of January 1918. In June 1918 he was wounded by gunshot in the left knee and right side at Givenchy, France. This was blighty wound and he arrived back in England on 7th of July 1918. He was discharged from the army as unfit, and from hospital in Ripon, on 13th December 1918. He arrived back home at midnight on that day. He was granted a war disability pension of 11 shillings and sixpence a week. His knee continued to trouble him. About 1929 his mental health deteriorated, and in 1931 was admitted permanently to St James's Psychiatric Hospital, where he spent the rest of his life.
L/Cpl. Joseph Edward Haslam
British Army 10th Btn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
from:Normanton, Yorkshire
Pte. Thomas Ardill Haslam
British Army Lancashire Fusiliers
from:1st Btn.
(d.6th May 1915)
Thomas Ardill Haslam served with the 1st Batallion, Lancashire Fusiliers, and died in action in Gallipoli on 6th May 1915. He is remembered with honour on the Helles Memorial in Turkey.
Pte. William Haslam
British Army 1st Btn. Border Regiment
from:Collyhurst, Manchester.
(d.1st July 1916)
L/Cpl. William Haslam MM.
British Army 8th Btn. Kings Royal Rifle Corps
from:Nottingham
Bill Haslam served with the KRRC.
Pte. George Henry Haslehurst
British Army 13th Battalion Middlesex Regiment
from:Wallasey, Wirral
(d.18th August 1916)
My great grandfather, George Hazelhurst, is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. He left behind 3 young children. One of which was my grandmother.
Bdr. Henry James Haslehurst
British Army 33rd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
from:Wakering
Pte. J. Haslem
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Blaydon
J Haslem enlisted in 1914
Cpl. John Henry Hassall
Australian Imperial Forces 33rd Btn.
from:Moree, New South Wales.
(d.7th Jun 1917)
Pte. John Hassan
British Army 1st Btn. Cameronians Scottish Rifles
Information found on my great grandfather's marriage certificate reveals that he, John Hassan served with 1st Btn. Cameronians Scottish Rifles.
Stewd. Shaik Belal Hassan
Mercantile Marine Reserve H.M.F.M. Trent
(d.12th January 1918)
Shaik Hassan is buried in the Durban (Umgeni River Mouth) Mulim Cemetery in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
Pte. Patrick Hassett
British Army 7th Btn. Leinster Regiment
from:Mallow
(d.26th June 1916)
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