No.16342, Private, John HAYES
Aged 22
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John Hayes was born in Steeple Bumpstead (Risbridge Q3-1894 4A:676), son of William and Jane HAYES (née BUNTON).
1901 census...Aged 6, he was at Smith Green, Steeple Bumpstead with his father William HAYES [34] farm labourer; his mother Jane [34]; sisters Lily [13] and Minnie [10]. All were born in Steeple Bumpstead. 1911 census...Aged 16, farm labourer, he was at Smith Green still, with his parents. One of the 4 siblings had died. The pension card has the family still at Smith Green. |
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John enlisted in Colchester. He died from his wounds at King George's Hospital, Stamford Street, London
Without his service records it is impossible to say where or when he was wounded. His pension card confirms his father's address as Smith Green, Steeple Bumpstead and records a pension of 5 shillings (25p) per week but nothing else. |
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