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We remember Frederick Oscar Horsley
We remember Frederick Oscar Horsley
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
11 Havelock St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9320635
31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911
1911
employment
boot rivetter
United Kingdom
Source:9320636
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9320632
9th December 1915
1915
employment
boot operative
United Kingdom
Source:9320630
10th December 1915
1915
location
50 Alexandria, Kettering, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9320630
10th December 1915
1915
marriage
Letty Maud Towell
Source:9319651
18th December 1915
1917
children
Lydia Iris Horsley
Source:9319651
15th July 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9320632
10th April 1919
service
British Army
Private
D/19072
Royal Dragoons
4th Bn.
Source:9320632
1971
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9320631
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Oscar |
| Initials | FO |
| Last Name | Horsley |
| Source | 1965328 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Havelock St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911 | |
| 50 Alexandria, Kettering, Northants | United Kingdom | known 10th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | D/19072 | Royal Dragoons | 4th Bn. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Iris Horsley | daughter | 15th July 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Horsley | mother | ||
| Samuel Horsley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letty Maud Towell | wife | 18th December 1915 |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Horsley.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Horsley family of Desborough, NorthamptonshireMore about Horsley family of Desborough, Northamptonshire
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Grandsons of Reuben and Ann Coe, of Desborough, NorthamptonshireMore about Grandsons of Reuben and Ann Coe, of Desborough, Northamptonshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to brother, Arthur Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Reuben Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Bernard Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to father, Samuel Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Harry Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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