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Surname:Hennen
Initials:G E
Rank:A/ Sqn Sgt Major
Army Number:558
Notes:MMP. From Stratford E. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 18/9/1915. Shown as (1) France, 18/9/1915 to 4/11/1915 and (3) Egypt, 4/8/1915 to 12/3/1915 and 15/11/1915 on medal roll page B856. He has two medal cards 558 Sgt Hennen GE MMP 1915 Star and second card 558 Hennin G E MMP, Victory and War Medals. He was Born in Stratford, Essex and enlisted in the 10 Hussars. No. 3969, 12/4/1898, age 18.1 years, occupation Labourer. Served in the 7 Hussars, 10 Hussars and 18 Hussars. Transferred to MMP 1/10/1904. Served Home 12/4/1898 to 5/11/1899, South Africa 6/11/1899 to 15/11/1900, Home 16/11/1900 to 19/2/1901, South Africa 20/2/1901 to 24/4/1902, Home 25/4/1902 to 17/11/1904, Egypt 18/11/1904 to 20/10/1908, Home 21/10/1908 to 13/3/1915, Egypt 13/3/1913 to 12/3/1915, Home 13/3/1915 to 17/9/1915, France 18/9/1915 to 24/11/1915, Salonika 11/12/1915 to 24/10/1917, Home 25/10/17 to 5/2/20 to discharge. Home address: 16 Oak Road, Barking Road, Canning Town, London. 29/12/15 HQ 29 Division, Salonika.
George Eli Hennen.
Same number as L/Cpl H Hunt, MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30404 Page: 12490 Nov. 28, 1917)
Citation: Salonika Force. Sgt.
Decoration: Roumania Medalle Barbatie si Credinta 2 Class (London Gazette: 31560 Page: 11754 Sept. 20, 1919)
Citation: Salonika Force.
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/116 Page: 140 Dec. 31, 1901)
Citation: Clasps. Paardeberg, Dreifontein, Relief of Kimberley, Transvaal, South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 10 Hussars.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/304 Page: 25 July 24, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded at L/Cpl 10 Hussars, No. 3969.