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 William and George Hoy. William on the left was on his last leave and was killed in action 17 February 1917. The back of the postcard is addressed to Ivy Hoy, Haycock's Farm, East Mersea Essex - see  ...
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William and George Hoy. William on the left was on his last leave and was killed in action 17 February 1917. The back of the postcard is addressed to Ivy Hoy, Haycock's Farm, East Mersea Essex - see JRN_002
Another copy names Chummy and Bill - Chummy was George's nickname.

Harris William Hoy baptised 14 Sep 1894, killed in action 17 February 1917. See Not Just a Name by Roger Bullen, page 61.
George Henry Hoy baptised 6 Aug 1882.

Date: 24 September 1916      


Photo: Heather Haward Collection
Image ID HH04_HOY_001
Category 2 War-->World War 1
Category 3 [Display on front screen]


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.