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We remember William Harold Jolley
We remember William Harold Jolley
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Maud
Source:8718087
1870
1873
sibling
Sarah Grace
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1873
1877
sibling
George Henry
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1877
1879
sibling
Martha Lizzie
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1879
1883
sibling
Julia Ada
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1883
1885
sibling
Ethel
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1885
1888
sibling
Daisy
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1888
1889
1891
location
Exchange Street, Peterborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8718087
1891
1893
sibling
May
Source:8718091
1893
1894
sibling
Dora
Source:8718091
1894
1901
location
Cumbergate, Peterborough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8718091
1901
1911
employment
Hairdresser
Source:8718094
1911
1911
location
22 Caledonian Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8718094
1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
2270
London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
3rd Battalion
Source:8718085
1916
service
British Army
Private
2270
London Regiment
Source:2136535
service
British Army
Private
250589
London Regiment
Source:2136535
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7426123
Source:8718085
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and face 9D and 16B
Source:7426123
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Harold |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Jolley |
| Source | 7426123 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Caledonian Road, Islington, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Cumbergate, Peterborough | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Exchange Street, Peterborough, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2270 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 250589 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2270 | London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Jolley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud | sister | 1870 | |
| Sarah Grace | sister | 1873 | |
| George Henry | brother | 1877 | |
| Martha Lizzie | sister | 1879 | |
| Julia Ada | sister | 1883 | |
| Ethel | sister | 1885 | |
| Daisy | sister | 1888 | |
| May | sister | 1893 | |
| Dora | sister | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Pte 2270 William Harold Jolley 1890-1916This picture is possibly from when he was serving in Egypt, before proceeding to The Dardanelles where he was wounded on 14th October 1916 and brought home to England to Lord Derby's Hospital, Warrington.
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Civilian picture of William Harold Jolley 2270Taken before he joined up in August 1914 when he was 21 years old.
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William Harold Jolley's father, James JolleyWilliam's father was a master tailor in Peterborough. Here with the family St. Bernards.Contributed by:
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The mother of William Harold Jolley, Elizabeth.My great grandmother and mother of William, Elizabeth.Contributed by:
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St John The Baptist Church, Peterborough.This is where William's name appears on the Roll of Honour in his Parish Church with the names of other fallen men from that Parish.Contributed by:
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William's sister Martha Lizzie Jolley, Wyn's gran.Martha was an expert needlewoman, seen here sewing, or maybe knitting.Contributed by:
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Report of William Harold Jolley being woundedA report from a Peterborough local paper, 1915.Contributed by:
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Martha Lizzie Dawkes (nee Jolley)William's sister Martha with her daughter, Gracie, who is Wyn's mother aged 6 in 1922.Contributed by:
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A tribute to William from his 3 x great niece.My grand daughter came from Australia for Christmas 2015, pictured here in William's parish church placing her cross of remembrance.Contributed by:
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William's sister, Martha Lizzie, with Wyn.Martha Lizzie Dawkes (nee Jolley) sister of William with Wyn, her grand daughter, the great niece of William. Photo taken in1951.Contributed by:
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Battle of the Somme Centenary 1916 - 2016Steve Rogers, co-ordinator of The War Graves Photographic Project kindly took my cross of remembrance to Thiepval 1st July 2016 in proud memory of Great Uncle William Jolley who died on the first day at Gommecourt. Photographs, thanks to Steve.Contributed by:
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In Memory of William Jolley from his family.Our cross of remembrance, kindly taken to Thiepval, 1st July 2016 by Steve and Sandra Rogers TWGPP.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| London volunteer soldiers, 1859-1955 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte 2270 William Harold Jolley 1890-1916 | Wyn56732 | |
| Civilian picture of William Harold Jolley 2270 | Wyn56732 | |
| Thiepval Memorial showing William Jolley's name | Wyn56732 | |
| William Harold Jolley's father, James Jolley | Wyn56732 | |
| The mother of William Harold Jolley, Elizabeth. | Wyn56732 | |
| St John The Baptist Church, Peterborough. | Wyn56732 | |
| William's Birth Certificate | Wyn56732 | |
| William's sister Martha Lizzie Jolley, Wyn's gran. | Wyn56732 | |
| Report of William Harold Jolley being wounded | Wyn56732 | |
| Martha Lizzie Dawkes (nee Jolley) | Wyn56732 | |
| A tribute to William from his 3 x great niece. | Wyn56732 | |
| William's sister, Martha Lizzie, with Wyn. | Wyn56732 | |
| Battle of the Somme Centenary 1916 - 2016 | Wyn56732 | |
| In Memory of William Jolley from his family. | Wyn56732 | |
| William's cross in the area where he died. | Wyn56732 |
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