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We remember Walter Darby
We remember Walter Darby
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Robert James Darby
Source:9128755
20th October 1885
1888
sibling
Florence Maud Darby
Source:9128748
27th January 1888
1891
1894
sibling
Edith Rachel Darby
Source:9128758
16th May 1894
1894
education
From Infant to Standard 5. He was only just 3 when he started school and not quite 12 when he left.
Hunstanton Church of England School
Hunstanton
United Kingdom
Source:9128727
23rd July 1894 - June 1903
1897
sibling
Gertrude Elizabeth Darby
Source:9128775
3rd March 1897
1900
sibling
Alice May Darby
Source:9128777
15th May 1900
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9128640
31st March 1901
1901
location
54 High Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9128640
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
William George Darby
Source:9128785
26th March 1904
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9128639
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Footman Domestic
United Kingdom
Source:9128639
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
13919
Norfolk Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9128872
12th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9128872
12th May 1915
1918
service
British Army
Private
13919
Norfolk Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9128872
1918
1919
discharge
Source:9128872
10th April 1919
1919
location
54 High Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9128633
1919
1920
employment
Servant
Lord Brownlow
Belton House, Nr Grantham, Lincs.
United Kingdom
Source:9128614
1920
1920
location
- their Employer's address - Belton House, Grantham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9128614
1920
1925
marriage
Beatrice Ethel Barber
Source:9128833
1925
1928
children
Roger Darby
Source:9128823
1928
1939
employment
House Steward
Sir Herbert B Cohen - Barrister
Highfield, Shoreham, Sevenoaks R.D., Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9128814
29th September 1939
1939
location
- their Employer's address - Highfield, Shoreham, Sevenoaks R.D., Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9128814
29th September 1939
1952
dates
Age 60
Source:9128875
1952
1952
death
Not War Related
Tonbridge District, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9128875
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Darby |
| Source | 1094192 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - their Employer's address - Belton House, Grantham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 | |
| - their Employer's address - Highfield, Shoreham, Sevenoaks R.D., Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 54 High Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 54 High Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13919 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13919 | Norfolk Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Darby | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard James Darby | father | ||
| Ann Darby nee Hudson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert James Darby | brother | 20th October 1885 | |
| Florence Maud Darby | sister | 27th January 1888 | |
| Edith Rachel Darby | sister | 16th May 1894 | |
| Gertrude Elizabeth Darby | sister | 3rd March 1897 | |
| Alice May Darby | sister | 15th May 1900 | |
| William George Darby | brother | 26th March 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Ethel Barber | wife | 1925 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-05-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Walter Darby is listed: DARBY Walter, 1st Bn. Royal Norfolk Regt.
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The Belton Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Belton and lists 49 names of those from Belton who served in the Great War 1914 – 1919. Only the men’s names are listed, with a cross to signify those who died; no regiments are given.Contributed by:
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Belton HouseA 2016 photo of Belton House, formerly home of Adelbert, 3rd Earl Brownlow and his wife Adelaide, Countess Brownlow.Contributed by:
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Ashridge HouseA 2017 photo of Ashridge House near Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, formerly the home of Adelbert, 3rd Earl Brownlow and his wife Adelaide, Countess Brownlow.Contributed by:
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Norfolk Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Norfolk Regiment in which Walter Darby served.
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Servants of Earl Brownlow at Ashridge and BeltonMore about Servants of Earl Brownlow at Ashridge and Belton
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The Darby Brothers of HunstantonMore about The Darby Brothers of Hunstanton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham Journal Cricket Report 22nd May 1920 | Jane31029 | |
| Britain Absent Voters List 1918 Hunstanton | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism Walter Darby | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Walter Darby | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Sister Florence Maud | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Brother Robert James | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Sister Edith | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Sister Gertrude | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Sister Alice | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Brother William | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Walter Darby | Jane31029 | |
| Medal and Award Roll entry | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Welcome Home to Belton | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| The Belton Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Belton House | Jane31029 | |
| Ashridge House | Jane31029 | |
| Norfolk Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 |
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