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We remember Harry Horsley
We remember Harry Horsley
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
11 Havelock St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9399325
31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Ironstone labourer
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9399327
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9399315
13th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1965383
30th May 1915
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:9399315
14th December 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9399315
14th December 1918
service
British Army
Private
10045
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:1965383
service
British Army
Private
307268
Royal Engineers
Source:1965383
service
British Army
Private
WR41761
Royal Engineers
Source:1965383
service
British Army
Pioneer
WR41761
Royal Engineers
Rly. Trps. Dep.
Source:9399315
1967
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9399397
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Horsley |
| Source | 1965383 |
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 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10045 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 307268 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | WR41761 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | WR41761 | Royal Engineers | Rly. Trps. Dep. | Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Horsley | mother | ||
| Samuel Horsley | father |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry 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 | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to father, Samuel Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Reuben Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Frederick Oscar Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Bernard Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Arthur Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Admission Register Desborough Board Infants School | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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