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We remember Harry Handby
We remember Harry Handby
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
35 Carlisle St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9143551
April 1891
1901
location
55 Byrom St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9143551
April 1901
1911
employment
Painter
Source:9143551
April 1911
1911
location
100 Craig St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9143551
April 1911
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9143551
18th October 1915
1919
marriage
Sarah Alice Neville
Source:9143551
20th November 1919
1919
location
17 Harman St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:9143551
November 1919
1920
location
1 Honey Hole, Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:9143551
1920 - June 1938
1921
children
Walter Neville died in infancy
Source:9143551
1921
1923
children
James Handby
Source:9143551
21st August 1923
service
British Army
Private
9603
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:1533114
1938
death
Myocardial Degeneration. Died at his home 1 Honey Hole.
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9125898
Source:9143551
25th June 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Handby |
| Source | 1533114 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Honey Hole, Blackburn | United Kingdom | 1920 - June 1938 | ||
| 100 Craig St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 17 Harman St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | known November 1919 | ||
| 35 Carlisle St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 55 Byrom St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9603 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Neville died in infancy | son | 1921 | |
| James Handby | son | 21st August 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Handby, nee McKereth | mother | ||
| James Handby | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Alice Neville | wife | 20th November 1919 |
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Gravestone, Blackburn Old CemeteryDied 25 June 1938, aged 48. Also buried here; his widow, Sarah Alice, nee Neville, died 24 Nov. 1981, Brother-in-law James Neville (442547 R.Eng.) died 12 April 1952, Sister-in-law Ada Neville, nee Bowman, died 5 Sep 1965Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Gravestone, Blackburn Old Cemetery | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 |
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