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We remember Harry Daniels
We remember Harry Daniels
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Laura Daniels
Source:6247283
1873
1875
sibling
Edith Daniels
Source:6247283
1875
1880
sibling
William Daniels
Source:6247283
1880
1882
sibling
Jessy Daniels
Source:6247283
1882
1884
sibling
Robert Daniels
Source:6247283
1884
1884
1888
sibling
Joseph Daniels
Source:6247283
1888
1890
sibling
Lily Daniels
Source:6247283
1890
1891
location
Esdelle Street, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8535506
1891
1903
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8535572
31st January 1903
1911
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:8535516
1911
1911
location
Port William Calentta
India
military residence address
Source:8535516
1911
1914
marriage
Mary Kathleen Perry
Source:8535526
21st January 1914
1914
location
Fort William, Calcutta
India
military residence address
Source:8535526
21st January 1914
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8535548
12th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Sergeant-Major
9665
The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
2nd Battalion
Source:8535548
12th March 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8535545
28th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
2nd Battalion
Source:8535545
28th March 1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
9665
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:1090521
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:1090521
1953
death
United Kingdom
Source:6247272
13th December 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Daniels |
| Source | 8535548 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esdelle Street, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Fort William, Calcutta | India | military residence address | known 21st January 1914 | |
| Port William Calentta | India | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9665 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Temporary Captain | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Acting Sergeant | ||
| British Army | The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 9665 | The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) | 2nd Battalion | Company Sergeant-Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Daniels | mother | ||
| William Daniels | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Daniels | sister | 1873 | |
| Edith Daniels | sister | 1875 | |
| William Daniels | brother | 1880 | |
| Robert Daniels | brother | 1884 | |
| Jessy Daniels | sister | 1882 | |
| Joseph Daniels | brother | 1888 | |
| Lily Daniels | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kathleen Perry | wife | 21st January 1914 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Daniels VC, MC | Celia7007 | |
| Marriage | Anne23518 | |
| Military Cross Citation | Anne23518 | |
| Victoria Cross Citation | Anne23518 | |
| Biography of Harry Daniels | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 census | Celia7007 | |
| Photo of Harry Daniels | Celia7007 | |
| Obituary of Harry Daniels | Celia7007 |
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