Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Herbert Joseph Kearley
We remember Herbert Joseph Kearley
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1896
employment
Grocer's boy
Isleworth, Hounslow
United Kingdom
Source:8682735
29th September 1896
1896
enlistment
Hounslow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8682735
29th September 1896
1901
hospitalisation
Tripped over a tent peg on the way to the latrine. Claimed to be sober at the time.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8682735
13th March 1901
1901
events
Drunkeness
Military Discipline
Source:8682735
20th October 1901
1905
marriage
Hannah Maria Judge
Source:8682735
16th December 1905
1909
children
Mary Elisabeth Kearley
Source:8682735
2nd October 1909
1911
location
Fort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8682736
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Mark Arthur Kearley
Source:8682735
19th April 1911
1914
children
Susan Kearley
Source:8682735
20th January 1914
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8735551
11th August 1914
appointments
Mess serjeant of the officers' mess
Source:8682735
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
5892
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:2209562
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
5892
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9308818
1914
death
Died of wounds
Herbert Joseph Kearley was mortally wounded in the fighting on the 26th, became a prisoner of war and then died of his wounds in a German hospital in Bethencourt on the 30th August 1914.
Bethencourt
France
Source:8848690
30th August 1914
burial
Bethencourt
France
Special Memorial 9
Source:8682731
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Joseph |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Kearley |
| Source | 8682735 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5892 | Royal Irish Rifles | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5892 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Company Quarter Master Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elisabeth Kearley | daughter | 2nd October 1909 | |
| Mark Arthur Kearley | son | 19th April 1911 | |
| Susan Kearley | daughter | 20th January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Kearley | mother | ||
| Mark Kearley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Maria Judge | wife | 16th December 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-09-29 | 4'10" |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
C.QMR. Serjeant Herbert Joseph Kearley's graveCompany Quarter Master Serjeant Herbert Joseph Kearley's grave in Bethencourt Communal Cemetery, France
Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Isleworth, Hounslow, MiddlesexIsleworth, Hounslow, Middlesex, where Herbert Joseph Kearley was born in 1880Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Isleworth, Hounslow, MiddlesexIsleworth, Hounslow, Middlesex, where Herbert Joseph Kearley was born in 1880Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Fort George, Guernsey, Channel IslandsFort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands, where Herbert Kearley was based at the time of the 1911 censusContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
The fields between Caudry and AudencourtThe fields between Caudry and Audencourt were the scene of the fighting on 26th August 1914Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The Memorial to the Royal Irish Regiment at Mons overlooks the ground on which the 2nd Battalion fought on the 23rd August 1914. It was unveiled by Lord Ypres on 11th November 1923.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The plaque at the base of the Mons memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The memorial was unveiled on 11th November 1923 at La Bascule crossroads.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Map of the Battle of MonsMap of the Battle of Mons from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Map of the battle at Caudry/AudencourtMap of the battle at Caudry/Audencourt from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
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:
Patrick63223 -
La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy force.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
The area to the east of MonsThe area to the east of Mons where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Restaurant Leon on Chausee de BincheRestaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche on the site of the former Chateau Gendebien which was used as a Red Cross hospital at the time of the Battle of MonsContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
-
-
Grave Registration DocumentGrave Registration Document for Bethencourt Communal Cemetery where Herbert Joseph Kearley's date of death is given as 30th August 1914Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for Bethencourt Communal Cemetery with Herbert Joseph Kearley's name on itContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for Bethencourt Communal Cemetery with Herbert Joseph Kearley's name on itContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium.The road south on the western edge of Bois La Haut, Mons. The Royal Irish Regiment were hotly pursued down this road by the Germans on the afternoon of the 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre MemorialThe La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial commemorates 3,740 officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) who fell at the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Marne and the Aisne between the end of August and early October 1914 and have no known graves...The memorial was designed by George H. Goldsmith, a decorated veteran of the Western Front, and unveiled by Sir William Pulteney, who had commanded the III Corps of the BEF in 1914, on 4 November 1928. (From CWGC Cemetery Details)Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
The area to the east of MonsThe area around the hospital and cemetery, to the east of Mons, where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Maison Communale, HyonThe Maison Communale in Hyon, which was the 8th Brigade's Headquarters on 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
A typical pave (pa-vay) roadThe pave (pa-vay) road along which the Royal Irish Regiment hurriedly retreated with the Germans close behind around 6pm on 23rd August 1914, Mons, Belgium. These roads were hard on the feet of the retreating soldiers of the BEF, especially those reservists whose feet had grown soft and had not had sufficient time to grow accustomed to day-after-day of hard marching.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
The road cutting south west of AudencourtThe road cutting south west of Audencourt where Lieutenant Colonel Cox, Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was severely wounded at around 10 am on the morning of 26th August 1914.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Audencourt, looking towards Caudry, FranceAudencourt in and around which the companies of the battalion were positioned on 26th August 1914Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
8th Brigade headquarters in AudencourtThe location of the 8th Brigade headquarters in Audencourt on the 26th August before the bombardmentContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
CaudryC and D companies of the battalion were positioned on the north eastern outskirts of Caudry.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Bethencourt Communal CemeteryBethencourt Communal Cemetery where Herbert Joseph Kearley is buriedContributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Fort George, Guernsey, Channel IslandsFort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands, where Company Quarter Master Serjeant Herbert Joseph Kearley was based with 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment at the time of the 1911 census.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
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:
Patrick63223 -
Audencourt (from the south)Audencourt, in and around which the companies of the battalion were positioned on 26th August 1914Contributed by:
Patrick63223
Communities
Communities
-
2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records 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 | |
| 1914-1918 PRISONERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ICRC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| C.QMR. Serjeant Herbert Joseph Kearley's grave | Patrick63223 | |
| Isleworth, Hounslow, Middlesex | Patrick63223 | |
| Isleworth, Hounslow, Middlesex | Patrick63223 | |
| Fort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands | Patrick63223 | |
| The fields between Caudry and Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the Battle of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the battle at Caudry/Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| Restaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium. | Patrick63223 | |
| La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| Maison Communale, Hyon | Patrick63223 | |
| A typical pave (pa-vay) road | Patrick63223 | |
| The road cutting south west of Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Audencourt, looking towards Caudry, France | Patrick63223 | |
| 8th Brigade headquarters in Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Caudry | Patrick63223 | |
| Bethencourt Communal Cemetery | Patrick63223 | |
| Fort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| Audencourt (from the south) | Patrick63223 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Herbert Joseph Kearley
Also remembered by 1 person
