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We remember Walter Ronald Harley
We remember Walter Ronald Harley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Dorothy Harley
Source:9001574
1883
1885
1887
sibling
Hester Marjorie Harley
Source:9001567
1887
1891
location
Lordswood House, Lordswood Road, Harborne, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9001574
5th April 1891
1896
sibling
Cecil Brian Harley
Source:9001567
1896
1899
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9001559
1899 - 1900
1911
location
The Warren, Wentworth Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9001567
2nd April 1911
1917
commission
Source:9001540
27th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:9001540
27th June 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:9001547
27th December 1918
1922
marriage
Olive Read
Source:9002080
1922
1939
location
14-21 York House Hotel Royal Parade , Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9002074
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
1003
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:1563230
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Leicestershire Regiment
53rd battalion young soldier leicest Battalion
Source:1563230
1952
death
Birmingham, Warks
United Kingdom
Source:9005290
Source:9001947
7th December 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Ronald |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Harley |
| Source | 1563230 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-21 York House Hotel Royal Parade , Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Lordswood House, Lordswood Road, Harborne, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Warren, Wentworth Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1003 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Leicestershire Regiment | 53rd battalion young soldier leicest Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Harley | father | ||
| Hannah Harley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Marjorie Harley | sister | 1887 | |
| Cecil Brian Harley | brother | 1896 | |
| Dorothy Harley | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Read | wife | 1922 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commission (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Lieutenant (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Wounded | Andrew10867 |
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