THE  DOVER WAR MEMORIAL  PROJECT

 

war memorial at dusk, photographed by Michelle Cooper


World War I

 

CASUALTIES NOT ON THE MEMORIAL

Surnames H

medals and penny, courtesy Danny O'ConnellHadaway, B. A.  
Bert Andrews Hadaway, G/20142, was a Private in the 6th battalion of The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Born in 1897, he died at the age of 20 on 5th April 1918, and is buried in the Senlis Communal Cemetery Extension, France I D 22.

Enlisting in Herne, he was born in Dover on 22nd May 1897 to Richard Albert Hadaway, JP, a master clothier then of 32 Marine Parade, Dover, and Isabella Hadaway (later from "The Haven", London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent). He is commemorated on the Sittingbourne memorial. 

with thanks to Danny O' Connell

E W Hall, courtesy Dover ExpressHall, E. W.    
Edgar William Hall, 139290, was an Able Seaman (PO Coast Guard). He died on 1st November 1914, aboard the HMS Monmouth. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.


announcement, courtesy Dover Express
 

He was the "beloved son of his sorrowing mother", Mrs Hannah Hall, of the York Street Almshouses, Dover.

LK Hatton, courtesy Dover ExpressHatton, L. K.     
Leonard Kalvington Hatton, 198556, was born at Westbere in Kent, on 17th July 1881, the second son of the late Robert Hatton, builder of Dover. He was a Petty Officer Gunnery Instructor in the Royal Navy, and lost his life on 22nd September 1914, when the HMS Hogue was sunk by torpedo. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial. 

Commander Norton of the Hogue wrote, "I particularly wish to mention Petty Officer 1st Class Hatton, who, by encouraging the men in the water near me, undoubtedly saved many lives.". To Leonard's sister he wrote, "He was swimming close to me just before I was picked up by the cutter, encouraging the men round him and telling them not to waste their breath by calling out, but to tread water and all would be picked up. I had hoped he would have been picked up, but with so many in the water and so few boats, it was difficult. He was a most excellent Petty Officer in every way and a great help to me in the ship. I offer you my warmest sympathy. I know the Gunnery Lieutenant had the highest regard for him, in fact everyone had, and he could ill be spared. However, you know he died a hero's death, encouraging others to the end, and would could be finer? Yours sincerely, Reginald Norton" 

He was the second son of the late Robert Hatton, builder from Dover

"Great love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"

Hudson, J. H.    
John Henry Hudson, J/32251, was a Telegraphist with the Royal Navy, HMS Tipperary. He was killed in action at the Battle of Jutland, 1 June 1916, when he was 18. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Henry Hudson, from 70 Balfour Road, Dover. His brother Douglas was killed in 1940, aged 21. "Their grave - the sea."

NH Hughes grave, by Andy and Michelle CooperHughes, N. H. 
Norman Henry Hughes, 229339, was the son of Thomas Henry and Lucy Hughes, of 23 Victoria Dwellings, Dover. He served  in the 1st battalion of the London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) before he was posted to the 10thSt Sever, by Michelle and Andy Cooper battalion. When he died from the effects of gas on 22nd May 1918 he was 19.  

He is buried in St Sever cemetery extension, France. The words at the bottom of his stone read: 

Rest in Peace

His grave is fourth from the right, in the foreground row

G Hopper, courtesy Dover ExpressHopper, G. 
Gilbert Hopper, G/460, was a Corporal in the Buffs. Before enlisting he worked for 12 years in the Goods Yard at the Priory Station. He enlisted on 29th August 1914 and went to France in May 1915. He came  home on leave on 10th December 1915, and was killed exactly three months later, on 10th (14th?) March 1916, aged 30. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

His wife and two children lived at 11 Noah's Ark Road.His wife's father, Mr J Martin of 5 Durham Place, was also serving, in the Royal West Kents at Dartford.   

He was killed on 10th March 1916, aged 30, and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais.


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