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Name : William Hickens Son of John and Ellen Hickens, of Ventnor Born 1889 Ventnor. (Birth Indexes give surname as HICKINS) His brother John Hickens also died during the Great War, in India. |
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Census information : 1891 : John and Ellen Hickens with their family, including William aged 2, are at 9 Pound Lane, Ventnor. John Hickens is a 'General labourer' 1901 : John and Ellen Hickens with their family, including William aged 12, are at 9 Victoria Cottages, Pound Lane, Ventnor. John Hickens is a 'Stoker (Stationary Engine)' 1911 : John and Ellen Hickens with their family, including William aged 22, are at 9 Richmond Terrace, Ventnor. John Hickens is a 'Fireman at the Royal National Hospital'. William is a 'Stoker (Gas works)' |
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Service Details : Rifleman 8/2441 (later 330836) William Hickens, 1/8th Bn. Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles) |
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Casualty Details : Died 19 April 1917, aged 28 Buried at Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine CWGC Record |
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Commemorated on these Memorials :
Ventnor War Memorial St Wilfrid's School War Memorial Isle of Wight Rifles War Memorial, Carisbrooke Castle Isle of Wight Rifles War Memorial, Drill Hall, Newport |
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Documents :
ISLE OF WIGHT MERCURY
Friday, November 5, 1915 Page 5 Rifleman W. Hickens, 1/8 Hants Regiment, of Ventnor, has come home wounded from the Dardanelles and is in a Southern hospital. We regret to hear that no news can be obtained of Riflemen P. Gilbert and C.R. King, of Ventnor, who were reported missing after the landing and fighting at the Dardanelles.
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Friday, October 12, 1917 Page 1 Rifleman Wm. Hickens, son of Mrs. Hickens, Richmond Terrace, was killed in action in Palestine on April 19th, 1917. He was reported missing at the time. Before enlisting, Rifleman Hickens worked on the shore with Mr. Briddon.
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Friday, November 16, 1917 Page 2 Ventnor District Council. VOTES OF SYMPATHY. The Chairman said he regretted it was his painful duty to propose votes of sympathy with the relatives of two citizens of Ventnor, who had given their lives for their country, Rifleman Wm. Hickens and Corporal-of-Horse Tom Rayner, son of Mr. Harry Rayner, both of whom had been killed in action. - The votes were carried by the members standing in their places. (not all the report has been transcribed)
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April 1918 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Rifleman W. Hickens, who was killed in action at the Battle of Gaza, April 19th, 1917. He sleeps beside his comrades, In a hallowed grave unknown, But his name is written in letters of love, In the hearts he left at home. May heavenly winds blow softly On that sweet and hallowed spot, Though the sea divides his grave and us, He will never be forgot.
ISLE OF WIGHT MERCURY
Friday, April 11, 1919 Page 3 IN MEMORIAM HICKENS. - In loving memory of Rifleman William Hickens, who was killed in action April 19th, 1917. - From his sisters and brother. |
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Acknowledgments :
Janet Griffin for newspaper research |
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Page status :
Page last updated : 3 July 2013 (added further newspaper report) |
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