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We remember Ralph Barnes
We remember Ralph Barnes
Timeline
Timeline
1849
sibling
Alice Barnes
Source:7931977
1849
1851
sibling
Emma Barnes
Source:7931977
1851
1853
sibling
Margaret Barnes
Source:7931974
1853
1853
sibling
John Barnes
Source:7931977
1853
1856
sibling
Clara Barnes
Source:7931977
1856
1859
sibling
Hannah Barnes
Source:7931974
1859
1860
sibling
Annie Barnes
Source:7741907
1860
1861
sibling
Arthur Barnes
Source:7931974
1861
1863
sibling
Frank Barnes
Source:7931974
1863
1865
sibling
Emily Barnes
Source:7931974
1865
1866
sibling
Mary Barnes
Source:7741907
1866
1868
sibling
Harry Barnes
Source:7741907
1868
1870
1871
location
Cottage Aylton Herefordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7931974
1871
1881
location
Southend Street Ledbury Herefordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7741907
1881
1888
employment
Groom
Source:7741918
2nd October 1888
1888
service
British Army
2391
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:7741918
2nd October 1888 - 1st October 1901
1899
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal QSA
Other War Service Award
Source:7741918
1899
1901
marriage
Alice Maude Robinson
Source:7741666
12th March 1901
1901
employment
Licensed Victualler Manager
Source:7741905
31st March 1901
1901
location
Smith Street Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7741905
31st March 1901
1903
children
Noah Edward Barnes
Source:7741666
23rd July 1903
1904
employment
Public house manager
Source:7742090
22nd February 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7956
Royal Garrison Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:7742090
22nd February 1904 - 2nd August 1905
1905
employment
Public House manager
Source:7741666
25th August 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
9898
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
5th
Source:7742091
25th August 1905 - 24th August 1909
1905
location
96 Pershore Street Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7741666
25th August 1905
1906
children
Margaret Jane Barnes
Source:7741666
5th September 1906
1909
children
Lillian Barnes
Source:7741666
14th February 1909
1915
employment
Town labourer
Source:7741666
8th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7742091
8th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
11245
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:7741666
8th March 1915 - 12th September 1918
1915
location
50 Old Cross Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7900467
8th March 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7741666
26th October 1915 - 3rd July 1918
1918
discharge
Source:204433
12th September 1918
1925
location
50 Old Cross Street Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7742434
1925
service
British Army
Militiaman
2813
Royal Warwickshire Regiment Militia
4th Battalion
Source:7742094
1935
death
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7742096
1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Barnes |
| Source | 204433 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Old Cross Street Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1925 | |
| 50 Old Cross Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th March 1915 | |
| 96 Pershore Street Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th August 1905 | |
| Cottage Aylton Herefordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1871 | |
| Smith Street Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Southend Street Ledbury Herefordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7956 | Royal Garrison Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9898 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 5th | Private | |
| British Army | 2391 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | ||
| British Army | 2813 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment Militia | 4th Battalion | Militiaman | |
| British Army | 11245 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal QSA | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Edward Barnes | son | 23rd July 1903 | |
| Margaret Jane Barnes | daughter | 5th September 1906 | |
| Lillian Barnes | daughter | 14th February 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Barnes | mother | ||
| George Barnes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Barnes | sister | 1860 | |
| Mary Barnes | sister | 1866 | |
| Harry Barnes | brother | 1868 | |
| Margaret Barnes | sister | 1853 | |
| Hannah Barnes | sister | 1859 | |
| Arthur Barnes | brother | 1861 | |
| Frank Barnes | brother | 1863 | |
| Emily Barnes | sister | 1865 | |
| Alice Barnes | sister | 1849 | |
| Emma Barnes | sister | 1851 | |
| John Barnes | brother | 1853 | |
| Clara Barnes | sister | 1856 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maude Robinson | wife | 12th March 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-08-25 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-08-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Birmingham Electoral RegisterRalph Barnes address 1918 to 1930 - Old Cross Street, Birmingham. Regimental Number in 1918 matches records for Ralph Barnes.
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Birmingham Electoral RegisterRalph's address in 1925, living with his wife Alice and son Noah Edward at 50 Old Cross Street Birmingham.Contributed by:
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Birmingham Electoral RegisterRalph Barnes's address in 1918 with his regiment number.Contributed by:
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An example of Private Barnes's medalsThe British War Medal, The Victory Medal and The Silver War Badge.Contributed by:
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An example of RalphBarnes' MedalsThe Queen's South Africa Medal (QSA), The British War Medal, The Victory Medal and The Silver War Medal
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Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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Royal Garrison Regiment and Reserve RegimentsMore about Royal Garrison Regiment and Reserve Regiments
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| Medal index card | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| An example of Private Barnes's medals | Sharon36563 | |
| An example of RalphBarnes' Medals | Sharon36563 |
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