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We remember Valentine Henry Ayres
We remember Valentine Henry Ayres
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
dates
Age 5
Source:7737174
3rd April 1881
1881
location
4 Golbourne Mews, Kensington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737174
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 15
Source:7737174
5th April 1891
1891
location
34 Letchford Gardens, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7730114
5th April 1891
1900
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Bird
Source:7730114
6th August 1900
1901
dates
Age 25
Source:7737174
31st March 1901
1901
employment
general labourer
Peterborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:7737174
31st March 1901
1901
location
26 South Street, Peterborough
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7737174
31st March 1901
1908
dates
Age 32
Source:7730114
20th May 1908
1908
employment
Labourer
London and North Western Railway Company
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Source:7730114
20th May 1908
1908
enlistment
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Source:7730114
20th May 1908
1908
service
British Army
Gunner
4002
Northamptonshire
Battery RFA
Source:7730114
20th May 1908
1908
location
42 Perth Street, Fletton, Peterborough
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7730114
20th May 1908
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:7737174
2nd April 1911
1911
location
35 Tower Street, Peterborough
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7730114
3rd April 1911
1915
awards
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7730114
1st January 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
P7350
Military Foot Police
Source:7730114
2nd February 1917
1917
discharge
Source:7730114
8th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
891163
RFA
354 Brigade
Source:7730114
8th September 1917
marriage
Mary Ayres
Source:7737174
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
P/7350
Military Foot Police
Source:113733
1955
death
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Source:7730137
1955
sibling
Rose E Ayres
Source:7737174
sibling
Joseph Ayres
Source:7737174
sibling
George F Ayres
Source:7737174
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Valentine Henry |
| Initials | VH |
| Last Name | Ayres |
| Source | 7737174 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 South Street, Peterborough | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 34 Letchford Gardens, Hammersmith | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 35 Tower Street, Peterborough | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| 4 Golbourne Mews, Kensington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 42 Perth Street, Fletton, Peterborough | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th May 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | P/7350 | Military Foot Police | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 4002 | Northamptonshire | Battery RFA | Gunner | |
| British Army | P7350 | Military Foot Police | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 891163 | RFA | 354 Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Territorial Force Efficiency Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ayres | mother | ||
| Joseph Gaffield Ayres | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose E Ayres | sister | ||
| Joseph Ayres | brother | ||
| George F Ayres | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Bird | wife | 6th August 1900 | |
| Mary Ayres | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-08 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| General Register of Deaths | Christine22139 | |
| censuses 1881 - 1911 | Christine22139 |
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