His story
John Hennah was born in Islington and worked as a foreman for an estate agency. His parents were John and Susan Hennah, and his wife was Martha Mary Ann.
He served as an Army Veterinary Corps corporal, recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital.
He died on 21 November 1916, aged 47. His recorded burial place is Salonika Lembet Road.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Foreman Estate Agency
- Residence recorded
- Wood Green
- Family
- Son of John and Susan Hennah, of Wood Green; husband of Martha Mary Ann Hennah, of 16, St. Albans Crescent, Wood Green, London. Born at Islington, London.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Corporal
- Service number
- SE/10236
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 21 November 1916
- Age
- 47
- Cemetery or memorial
- Salonika Lembet Road
- Grave reference
- 687.
Where he worked
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- John DAVIESAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Arthur Collins EDGECOMBEAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry John GURDAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Hartwell HAZELLAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Find a Grave — individual memorial
- Research record number: 136
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “John Hennah”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/hennah-john-se-10236/.
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