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We remember Reuben Horsley
We remember Reuben Horsley
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
location
6 Queen St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9320450
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Groom
United Kingdom
Source:9320452
31st March 1901
1901
location
11 Havelock St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9320452
31st March 1901
1903
marriage
Geneva Shortland
Source:9320435
26th December 1903
1905
children
Leonard Horsley
Source:9320435
9th October 1905
1908
children
Reginald Joseph Horsley
Source:9320433
27th January 1908
1911
employment
ironstone labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9320453
2nd April 1911
1911
location
31 Glendon Rd., Rothwell, Northants
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9320453
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Alice Horsley
Source:9320433
2nd October 1911
1914
children
Mildred Horsley
Source:9320433
17th July 1914
1914
employment
bricklayer's labourer
Mr Norris building contractor
Kettering, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9320592
29th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Kettering, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9320433
29th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9320435
11th November 1914 - 14th November 1915
1916
hospitalisation
GSW R Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9320433
2nd September 1916 - 15th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9320435
24th September 1916 - 3rd October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Pioneer
WR/ 30777
Royal Engineers
316th Road Construction Company
Source:8629192
12th March 1918 - 3rd October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Bomb wounds thighs (R&L), Upper Arm (R), Abdominal (Penetrating) and Leg (L). Accidental. Severe.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9320433
2nd October 1918 - 3rd October 1918
service
British Army
Private
3/10448
Northamptonshire Regiment
1st Bn.
Source:9320433
1918
death
Died of wounds
Enquiry held: Pnr Horsley died as a result of injuries caused by the explosion of shell fuses packed in an Officer's kit. Pnr. Horsley was in no way to blame and was on duty at the time.
Source:8629192
Source:9320433
3rd October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
D. 33.
Source:8629192
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Havelock St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 31 Glendon Rd., Rothwell, Northants | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Queen St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/10448 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 1st Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | WR/ 30777 | Royal Engineers | 316th Road Construction Company | Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Horsley | daughter | 2nd October 1911 | |
| Reginald Joseph Horsley | son | 27th January 1908 | |
| Mildred Horsley | daughter | 17th July 1914 | |
| Leonard Horsley | son | 9th October 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Horsley | mother | ||
| Samuel Horsley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Shortland | wife | 26th December 1903 |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Reuben Horsley.Contributed by:
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Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de CalaisThilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France where Reuben Horsley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de CalaisThilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France where Reuben Horsley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de CalaisThilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France where Reuben Horsley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de CalaisThilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France where Reuben Horsley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de CalaisThilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France where Reuben Horsley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France.More about Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France.
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Horsley family of Desborough, NorthamptonshireMore about Horsley family of Desborough, Northamptonshire
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Desborough Cemetery, NorthamptonshireMore about Desborough Cemetery, 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to brother, Arthur Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Frederick Oscar Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Bernard Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Link to father, Samuel Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Harry Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Reuben Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| Pte. R. Horsley | Liz37211 |
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