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We remember Douglas Harrison
We remember Douglas Harrison
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Stanley Whitworth Harrison
Source:9142701
1877
1879
sibling
Amy Pentycroes Harrison
Source:9142708
1879
1881
sibling
Mabel Harrison
Source:9142712
1881
1883
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:9142332
31st March 1891
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9142335
5th April 1891
1891
location
27 Wesley Road, Armley, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9142335
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Pupil Teacher
Armley, Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9142332
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9142326
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
School Master
Herts C C
Berkhamsted, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9142326
2nd April 1911
1911
location
58 Kitsbury Road, Berkhamsted, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9142326
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Schoolmaster
Herts C C
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9142484
1914 - 1921
1914
marriage
Louisa Jane Hind
Source:9142289
1914 - 11th January 1942
1914
location
The School House, 26 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9142497
September 1914 - August 1921
1915
children
William Whitworth Harrison
Source:9142458
28th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Attested at Watford
United Kingdom
Source:9142497
17th November 1915
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Source:9142283
23rd April 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9142283
23rd April 1917
1917
children
Barbara Pentycross Harrison
Source:9142463
10th December 1917
1919
children
Douglas Anthony Gordon Harrison
Source:9142466
28th February 1919
1919
location
The School House, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9142283
1919
1921
children
Alastair Graham Harrison
Source:9142402
7th August 1921
1922
location
The Signal Box, Chorleywood
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9142422
1922
1923
employment
School Master
Herts C C
Chorleywood
United Kingdom
Source:9142428
1923 - 1925
1923
location
The School House, Chorleywood Common
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9142428
1923 - 1925
1926
employment
School Master
Herts C C
Tring
United Kingdom
Source:9142447
1926 - 1942
1926
location
The School House, Tring
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9142447
1926 - 11th January 1942
1927
children
Paul G Harrison
Source:9142409
1927
1942
dates
Age 58
Source:9142289
11th January 1942
1942
death
Not War Related
The School House, High Street, Tring
United Kingdom
Source:9142289
Source:9142298
11th January 1942
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9142291
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Harrison |
| Source | 1778179 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Wesley Road, Armley, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 58 Kitsbury Road, Berkhamsted, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The School House, 26 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | their own address | September 1914 - August 1921 | |
| The School House, Chorleywood Common | United Kingdom | their own address | 1923 - 1925 | |
| The School House, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| The School House, Tring | United Kingdom | their own address | 1926 - 11th January 1942 | |
| The Signal Box, Chorleywood | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Whitworth Harrison | son | 28th August 1915 | |
| Barbara Pentycross Harrison | daughter | 10th December 1917 | |
| Douglas Anthony Gordon Harrison | son | 28th February 1919 | |
| Alastair Graham Harrison | son | 7th August 1921 | |
| Paul G Harrison | son | 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Harrison | mother | ||
| William Henry Harrison | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Whitworth Harrison | brother | 1877 | |
| Amy Pentycroes Harrison | sister | 1879 | |
| Mabel Harrison | sister | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Jane Hind | wife | 1914 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Douglas and Louisa Jane Harrison's HeadstoneDouglas and Louisa Jane Harrison buried in the old churchyard of St Peter & St Paul's, Little Gaddesden. The headstone inscription reads In loving memory of Douglas Harrison died 11th Jan 1942 and of his wife Louisa Jane Harrison died 14th May 1950. Eternal rest give to them O Lord."
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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”. Douglas' entry reads: HARRISON, Douglas, 14th Bn. Essex Regt.Contributed by:
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26 - 28 Little GaddesdenA 2016 photo of Nos. 26 Little Gaddesden (on the right) to 28 Little Gaddesden (on the left).Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden SchoolAn early Twentieth Century photo of Little Gaddesden School, as it would have been when Douglas Harrison was Headmaster.Contributed by:
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School House and Nos 20 – 23 Little GaddesdenAn early twentieth century postcard of Little Gaddesden, centred at the point which is now the bottom of Church Road, showing the School House (No 26) on the left and Nos 20 - 23 on the right.Contributed by:
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West Riding Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) in which Douglas Harrison served.
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. Douglas Harrison’s service details have been updated.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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"We must still have faith." Men and Families mentioned in Mrs Sue Whitman's letter to her husband JoeMore about "We must still have faith." Men and Families mentioned in Mrs Sue Whitman's letter to her husband Joe
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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Monumental Inscriptions Little Gaddesden The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| 1922 Electoral Register Signal Box Chorleywood | Jane31029 | |
| 1923 Electoral Register School House Chorleywood | Jane31029 | |
| 1926 Electoral Register, School House, Tring | Jane31029 | |
| Burial at Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Son William | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Daughter Barbara | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Son Douglas | Jane31029 | |
| The Ashridge Estate and Little Gaddesden 1915 - 1955 | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Parish Diary | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas and Louisa Jane Harrison's Headstone | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| 26 - 28 Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School | Jane31029 | |
| School House and Nos 20 – 23 Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| West Riding Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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