THE SHORT life of Harlow resident William Hoad, as read out by Passmores Academy student, Abdul.

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Never Forget.

William’s parents were William Sampson Hoad, born in Nazeing in 18621 and Jane Morris, born in Sawbridgeworth in c.1861. They married in Gilston on 28 October 18822 and William Frederick Hoad was born on 28 December 18843 and christened in Gilston4.

The 1891 census shows William Jnr. residing at The Poplers in Potter Street with his parents and siblings. William Snr. was working as a bricklayer. The 1901 census shows William still residing in Potter Street at the same address. The 1911 census shows William Jnr. residing in Potter Street with his parents and siblings. William Jnr. followed his father into the trade as a bricklayer.

William emigrated to Canada aboard Cunard’s ship Ausonia on c.24 April 1913. At the time of his emigration William was working as a carpenter aged 28.

Private William Frederick Hoad, 80153, enlisted in Canada serving with The 31st Battalion of The Canadian Infantry Alberta Regiment. William died of his wounds on 3 May 1917 at the age of 32 and is buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, France. Row G, grave 6. Register Index Number Fr.32.