LAZARUS HARRY HANCOCK
Photos courtesy of Karen
Born: 26th November 1896, at 8, Arthur Street, Ipswich.
Died on or since death presumed: 26th April 1915; age 18; KiA.
Evening Star – Wednesday, 14th July 1915 – THE FATE OF MISSING IPSWICHIAN – The relatives of Rifleman Harry Hancock, of the 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, have received the following letter from Lance Corporal W. Harvey: – “Dear Madam, Having seen your inquiry for news of your son, I am sorry to inform you that he was killed at Ypres. He was respectfully buried and has a cross at the head of his resting place. I knew him pretty well, as I come from Ipswich Myself (my private address is 17, East Street, Ipswich). All his comrades join with me in sympathising with you during your time of great distress and bereavement.”
Residence: Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 7th April 1915 – France.
Rank: Rifleman; Service Number: 5573.
Regiment: The Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War and 1915 Star.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 46 – 48 & 50.
West Vlaanderen,
Belgium.
newspaper article from Lisa
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mrs S. Hancock, of 135, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich.
The Hancock family (late 1890s)
CENSUS
1901 8, Arthur Terrace, Ipswich.
Lazarus was 4 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Charles Henry Hancock, 44, a Sugar Confectioner – own account – at home, born Ipswich.
Sophia Hancock (nee Bumstead), 35, born Ipswich.
Mary Childs Hancock, 17, a Corset Maker, born Ipswich.
Sophia Bumstead Hancock, 12, born Ipswich.
Jessie Hancock, 10, born Ipswich.
Charles Henry Hancock, 8, born Ipswich.
Elizabeth Susan Hancock, 6, born Ipswich.
George Hancock, 5, born Ipswich.
Arthur Ebenezer Hancock, 3, born Ipswich.
Emily Hancock, 1, born Ipswich.
Maria Hancock, 6 weeks, born Ipswich.
1911 69, Rosebery Road, Ipswich.
Harry was 14 years old, a Shop Assistant – Fish Trade. He was living with his parents, siblings & brother-in-law.
Charles, 55, a Confectionery Sugar Boiler – own account – at home.
Sophia, 46, Assisting in Business.
Sophia Gilbert, 22, a Corset Maker – Corset Factory.
Edward Gilbert, 23, an Able Sailor – British Navy.
Charles, 18, a Saw Mill – Timber Trade.
Lizzie, 17.
George, 15, a Sugar Boiler – Confectionery.
Arthur, 13, an Errand Boy – Sweet Trade.
Emily, 11.
Maria, 10.
Grace Maude Hancock, 5, born Ipswich.
Ivy Evelyn Hancock, 3, born Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to Charles Henry Hancock – father.
Lazarus is also remembered on the war memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich, St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ipswich, and Bethesda Baptist Church, St. Margaret’s Plain, Ipswich.
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Lazarus Harry Hancock was my great uncle. My grandmother was his sister Maria Richards nee Hancock (known as Dolly). My parents both died young and I have lost touch with most of my family. I should be interested to know of any connections.
My Granddad was George Hancock, brother to lazarus Harry Hancock.