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HITCHCOCK Henry George Devon

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Robin

Robin Report 18 Jul 2011 11:53

Can anyone help me find an Army or regimental no. for my ancestor?
Private Henry G Hitchcock of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Henry and Emily Hitchcock. Born in Colaton Raleigh in 1880. Wounded at the battle of Colenso 15 Dec 1899 at the age of 19.
I think he may have died in India 1904.
Have tried all the usual places like Boerwar.com any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Robin.

Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 18 Jul 2011 12:10


This looks like his death - Liz

Armed Forces BMD details
Registration event: Death

Name: HITCHCOCK, Henry George
Station: Kirkee
Country: Indian Subcontinent
Year: 1904
Page: 199
Age at death: 22
Record source: GRO Army Death Indices (1881 to 1955)

Researching:
Dad and Aunty Dolly with Grandad WW1

jolee

jolee Report 18 Jul 2011 13:32

Hi,
I have found on ancestry the following but it says E Hitchcock

E Hitchcock wounded
15th. December 1899
Colenso
Private
Natal Field Force
Devonshire Regiment

Researching:
Barking, East London, Kent.

jolee

jolee Report 18 Jul 2011 13:33

Sorry pressed too soon

2nd Batt.
Number 2330

Researching:
Barking, East London, Kent.

Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 18 Jul 2011 17:06

Copy of reply from Robin - Liz



Thanks for reply Liz.
I did find this record but there doesn't seem to be a Army No. for him anywhere, not sure where to look now apart from going to Kew!

Robin

Researching:
Dad and Aunty Dolly with Grandad WW1