Henry Hicks
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He was the son of Herbert and Emma Hicks of 158 Sandford Road Mapperley Nottingham. (CWGC)
At the time of Henry's death in November 1918 his parents were living at 5 Millstone Lane.
Served with 153 Squadron, Royal Air Force
he died of septipneumonia at the Aerodrome, chadwell Heath, Essex, on 24 November 1918, and is buried in Nottingham Church Cemetery.
Inscription headstone, Nottingham Church Cemetery: 'In loving memory of 1st A.M. Henry Hicks, loving son of Herbert & emma Hicks, who died at Hainault Aerodrome, Essex. Nov. 24th. 1918, aged 24 years. We only yield thee what is thine. Thy will be done. Also in loving memory of the above Herbert Hicks who died October (-) (-) aged (-) years. Peace Perfect Peace.'
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 28 November 1918; ‘Hicks. On November 24th, at the Aerodrome, Chadwell Heath, Essex, of septic pneumonia, 1st Air Mechanic Henry Hicks, loving son of Herbert and Emma Hicks, 5 Millstone-lane. Funeral Monday next Church Cemetery, 12 noon.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Hicks family grave
The family grave of the Hicks family where Henry Hicks is buried at the Rock Cemetery
Nottingham.
Photo courtesy of Peter Gillings