William Ernest Hare (1891 - 1916)

Born 24 Oct 1891 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Nora Rose (Smith) Hare — married 23 Apr 1916 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, England

Died 13 Nov 1916 at age 25 in France

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Biography

William Ernest was born in 1891 at Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, the son of Walter Hare and Anne Hare formerly Harvey. ^[1]

William Ernest Hare was baptised on 19 November 1891 at Barton St. Peter. His parents were then living at Waterside, Barton and father Walter was a labourer. The baptismal register recorded William’s date of birth as 24 October 1891. ^[2]

In the 1901 census William was living with his parents at Newport Street, Barton upon Humber. He was aged 9 years. ^[3]

In 1911 the family was living at 33 Far Ings Lane, off Waterside Rd, Barton on Humber. William, aged 19, was working as a grocer’s assistant. ^[4]

William Ernest Hare joined the British Expeditionary Force of World War I. He signed his attestation form to serve in the Territorial Force for the duration of the war on 24 February 1916 at Hull. At that time William was living at 19 Newport St, Barton on Humber and was aged 24 years, 4 months. He was a violinist. William's height was recorded as 5 feet, 6 inches. Next of Kin was Walter Hare, of the same address.
William was posted to the 5th (Cyclist) East Yorkshire Regiment on 24 February 1916. Regimental No. 1412.
William married Nora Rose Smith, a spinster, on 23 April 1916 at Barton upon Humber.
On 25 July 1916 William embarked a ship at Folkestone and disembarked the same day in Boulogne, France. On 26 July 1916 he was posted and transferred to 8th Battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Regimental No. 30949. On 1 September William was promoted to Lance Corporal. He was reported missing on 13 November 1916 and was later confirmed as killed in action on that day. ^[5]

William's death is commemorated at Serre Road Cemetery No. 1 in France. Refer - https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/593546/william-ernest-hare/

Following his death wife Nora was granted a pension of 13/9 a week from 9 July 1917. She was then living at Marsh House, Barton on Humber. William’s identity disc was returned to her the following year. Nora was later issued a memorial scroll and plague and the British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded posthumously to William. ^[6]

Photographs of both William himself and his headstone in France can be viewed at Find A Grave: Memorial #243809492
Wiliiam's name [W. E. Hare] is also recorded on the Barton upon Humber War Memorial [10th photograph] - https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/201251

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp
   GRO Birth Index
   HARE, WILLIAM ERNEST Mother's maiden name HARVEY
   GRO Reference: 1891 D Quarter in GLANFORD BRIGG Volume 07A Page 675
2. ↑ Baptism Registers can be viewed at Find My Past - Lincolnshire Baptisms
3. ↑ 1901 census RG13/3108 54 Pg 42
4. ↑ 1911 census RG14PN20113 RG78PN1202 RD424 SD3 ED19 SN149
5. ↑ War records can be viewed at both Ancestry.com and Find My Past
   Original data: The National Archives; Kew, Surrey; British Army Service Records, WO 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents' and
   GRO Marriage Index - Jun Qtr 1916/Glanford Brigg 7a 1752
6. ↑ War records can be viewed at both Ancestry.com and Find My Past
   Original data: The National Archives; Kew, Surrey; British Army Service Records, WO 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents'