Henry Hickling
Service Number
2900
Military Unit
Life Guards
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
20 Nov 1914 (19 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies
He was a gardener's boy who became a professional soldier.
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
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Family History
He was the son of William Henry and Mary Ann Hickling. He was the brother of Lillian (born 1887), Horace (born 1889), Gladys Maude (born 1902) and Herbert Hickling (born 1904). In 1901 the family lived at 20 Preston Terrace Bunbury Street and later 17 Glapton Road (both Meadows Nottingham).
Military History
Hickling was sent to France at the start of the war with 'D' Squadron and was involved in heavy fighting during the First Battle of Ypres. He was killed in action on November 20, 1914. His body was not recovered. Menin Gate Memorial Panel 3
Extra Information
Unknown
