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Herbert was one of eight sons of William and Emma. Three of his brothers were also in the military: Arthur was in the army and was killed in action, Edwin was in the army, was a German prisoner of war, but survived, and Oscar was in the Royal Navy and survived.

Herbert Robert HOGG, son of William Germany HOGG (c. 1847- ) and Emma CLARKE (c. 1850-c. 1924), was born circa 1873 in Morningthorpe, Norfolk. He was baptised on 25 May 1873 in Thetford, Norfolk - at Methodist Circuit, parents William and Emma. On 22 February 1894 Herbert enrolled in the Royal Marines Light Infantry, and demobilising on 25.04.1919. He died on 17 January 1952 - aged 72 years. He had his estate probated on 19 March 1952 in London - “HOGG Herbert Robert of Fairview Redgrave-road South Lopham Norfolk died 17 January1952 Probate London 19 March [1952] to Mary Kate Hogg widow and Reginald William Eades solicitor. Effects £8704 19s. 4d.”

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HOGG, Herbert Robert
Family Historian Individual Narrative Herbert Robert HOGG, son of William Germany HOGG (c. 1847- ) and Emma CLARKE (c. 1850-c. 1924), was born circa 1873 in Morningthorpe, Norfolk. He was baptised on 25 May 1873 in Thetford, Norfolk - parents William and Emma. He appeared in the census on 3 April 1881 at Great Common in North Lopham, Norfolk - 8, shepherd, living with parents William (33, shepherd) and Emma (31), and brothers Thomas W (13, shepherd), Robert J (8, scholar) and Edwin A (9m).2 At the time of the 1891 Census, Herbert wa..... View full FH text (See notes below)
Birth:	1873 : Morningthorpe, Norfolk : Methodist Circuit, parents William and Emma. : 1873 Q2 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 240
Baptism:	25.05.1873 : Thetford, Norfolk
Marriage:	04.06.1919 at Morningthorpe, Norfolk to Mary Kate GERMANY : 1919 Q2 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 617
1881 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 8, shepherd, living with parents William (33, shepherd) and Emma (31), and brothers Thomas W (13, shepherd), Robert J (8, scholar) and Edwin A (9m) (RG11 Piece 1973 Folio 52 Page 17 Schedule 100)
1891 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 18, farm labourer, living with parents William (44, farmer) and Emma (41), and brothers Oscar (13, farm labourer), Robert (12, scholar), Edwin (11, scholar), John (10, scholar), Ernest (7, scholar) and Arthur (3). (RG12 Piece 1548 Folio 120 Page 21 Schedule 147)
1921 Census:	48, agricultural labourer, living with wife Mary Kate (44, home duties). : 48, agricultural labourer, living with wife Mary Kate (44, home duties). (RG15 Piece 09776 Schedule 76 RD 230 RS 1 ED 7)
Death:	17.01.1952 : Aged 72 years. : 1952 Q1 Wayland Norfolk Vol 4B Page 772
Memorial:	South Lopham, Norfolk : In / loving memory / of / HERBERT / dearly beloved husband of / MARY K HOGG / who died 17th Jan 1952 / aged 76 years / Happy memories - sadly missed / also of his beloved wife / MARY KATE HOGG / who died 14th May 1962 / aged 85 years / Re-united
Probate:	19.03.1952 at London : HOGG Herbert Robert of Fairview Redgrave-road South Lopham Norfolk died 17 January1952 Probate London 19 March [1952] to Mary Kate Hogg widow and Reginald William Eades solicitor. Effects £8704 19s. 4d.
Military:	All that is known is that on 22 February 1894 Herbert enrolled in the Royal Marines Light Infantry, and was demobilised on 25.04.1919.
Newspaper:	Herbert’s service record can be viewed here.
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