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We remember William Hurley
We remember William Hurley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Amy Hurley
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1883
1885
sibling
Mary Hurley
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1885
1886
sibling
James Hurley
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1886
1888
sibling
Jane Hurley
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1888
1890
1891
location
St John's Terrace, Shoreditch, London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
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5th April 1891
1909
dates
Age 19
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14th August 1909
1909
employment
Packer
London
United Kingdom
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14th August 1909
1909
enlistment
St George's Barracks, London
United Kingdom
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14th August 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private
9916
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
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16th August 1909 - 18th March 1910
1910
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9916
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
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19th March 1910 - 13th August 1912
1912
service
British Army
Corporal
9916
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
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14th August 1912 - 7th August 1914
1913
events
Trained as a shoemaker
Training
United Kingdom
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27th March 1913
1914
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
9916
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
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8th August 1914 - 10th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
9916
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
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11th August 1914 - 15th March 1919
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
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11th August 1914
1914
internment
pow
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6th September 1914 - 23rd February 1918
1919
dates
Age 28
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6th February 1919
1919
location
41 Fanshaw Street, Shoreditch, London
United Kingdom
their own address
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6th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
9916
Royal Irish Regiment
Army Reserve Class "Z"
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16th March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hurley |
| Source | 2020079 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Fanshaw Street, Shoreditch, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th February 1919 | |
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 | |
| St John's Terrace, Shoreditch, London, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9916 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 9916 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 9916 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 9916 | Royal Irish Regiment | Army Reserve Class "Z" | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 9916 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9916 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hurley nee Payton | mother | ||
| John Hurley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Hurley | sister | 1883 | |
| Mary Hurley | sister | 1885 | |
| James Hurley | brother | 1886 | |
| Jane Hurley | sister | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-08-14 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Shoreditch circa 1890Shoreditch circa 1890. William Hurley was born in Shoreditch in 1890.Contributed by:
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Fanshaw Street, ShoreditchFanshaw Street, Shoreditch, where William Hurley was living in 1919Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 | |
| “The Mons Star: The British Expeditionary Force 1914” | Patrick63223 | |
| “Within Four Walls” by Major M.C.C. Harrison and Captain H. Cartwright | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Shoreditch circa 1890 | Patrick63223 | |
| Fanshaw Street, Shoreditch | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 |
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