Date de naissance: 26/12/1897

Lieu de naissance: Breadsall, Derbyshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni

Profession: ouvrier journalier

Pays: Angleterre, Royaume-Uni

Force armée: British Expeditionary Force

Rang: Private

Numéro de service: 47860

Incorporation nom de lieu: Derby, Derbyshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni

Unités:  —  Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment), 2/7th Bn.  (Dernière unité connue)

Date de décès: 26/09/1917

Lieu de décès: Kansas Cross, Langemark, Belgique

Cause du décès: Killed in action (K.I.A.)

Âge: 19

British War Medal Médaille

Victory Medal Médaille

Henry Thomas Hopkins was a 20 year old from Breadsall Derbyshire. Private Hopkins was part of the 2/7 Battalion Sherwood Foresters, 178 Brigade, 59 Division. In September 1917 his battalion took part in the Battle of Passchendaele. On 24 September the 2/7 Sherwood Foresters relieved the North Staffords in the front line round Schuler Galleries and Hindu Cottage. Two day later, on 26 September they went into attack. In two waves the first objective was reached, taking Kansas House, Cross Cotts, Kansas Cross, Green House, Road House and Fokker Farm. From there the 2/8th Sherwood Foresters took over and advanced to the second and final objective. All objectives were gained and maintained despite of heavy counter attacks. Pte Hopkins was killed in action during this attack and buried at Wieltje Farm Cemetery. Where he is still remembered today.

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War Diary 2/7th Sherwood Foresters http://nmarchive.com Sources utilisées