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We remember Henry Dyson
We remember Henry Dyson
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
William Dyson
Source:8503607
1872
1875
sibling
Martha A Dyson
Source:8503607
1875
1877
sibling
Tom Dyson
Source:8503607
1877
1881
sibling
Jane Dyson
Source:8503607
January 1881
1884
sibling
John Dyson
Source:8503602
1884
1888
sibling
Jane Dyson
Source:8503602
1888
1889
1891
location
29 Wilson Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503602
5th April 1891
1901
location
58 New Street/2 John Street, Dog & Gun Inn, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8503619
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Ada Davison
Source:8503219
1st March 1908
1908
location
10 Lister Square, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8503219
1st March 1908
1910
children
Albert Dyson
Source:8503585
1910
1911
children
James Edward Dyson
Source:8503585
January 1911
1911
location
16 Lister Square, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8503585
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Miner Trammy Filler
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8503585
1911
1912
children
Walter Dyson
Source:8503586
1912
1913
children
Henry Dyson
Source:8503586
1913
1914
service
British Army
13/236
York and Lancaster Regiment
13th Battalion (1st Barnsley Pals)
Source:7651501
1914 - 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
112695
Royal Engineers
172 Tunnelling Company
Source:8503590
February 1915 - 14th August 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8503591
31st August 1915
1916
children
Edmund Dyson
Source:8503586
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
by enemy mine explosion. Henry was an ex-miner who volunteered for sapping work.
Source:7129927
Source:8503580
14th August 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7129927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Dyson |
| Source | 2356731 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lister Square, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st March 1908 | |
| 16 Lister Square, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 29 Wilson Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 58 New Street/2 John Street, Dog & Gun Inn, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/236 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 13th Battalion (1st Barnsley Pals) | ||
| British Army | 112695 | Royal Engineers | 172 Tunnelling Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Dyson | son | 1910 | |
| James Edward Dyson | son | January 1911 | |
| Walter Dyson | son | 1912 | |
| Henry Dyson | son | 1913 | |
| Edmund Dyson | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dyson | father | ||
| Sarah | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Dyson | brother | 1872 | |
| Martha A Dyson | sister | 1875 | |
| Tom Dyson | brother | 1877 | |
| Jane Dyson | sister | January 1881 | |
| John Dyson | brother | 1884 | |
| Jane Dyson | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Davison | wife | 1st March 1908 |
Media
Media
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Henry Dyson from Barnsley ChronicleA young man in service cap. From the Barnsley Chronicle 9 September 1916 (thanks to Barnsley Archives)
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St George's Church, BarnsleyA small church, surrounded by trees and a wall with railing. No tower, but a bell hangs in a small turret at the end nearest the camera.Contributed by:
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FreeBMD snip showing probable childrenA snip from the FreeBMD website showing three birth index entries for children born in Barnsley between 1912 and 1916 to Dyson, mother's maiden name Davision.Contributed by:
Linda571 -
Map snip of John Street & Lister SquareThis is a snip from the large scale town plans of 1889. It shows Lister Square set back and just off John Street.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great WarMore about The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great War
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Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in BarnsleyMore about Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in Barnsley
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Barnsley - The Rest of the SommeMore about Barnsley - The Rest of the Somme
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 | Glen107 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage entry for Henry Dyson and Ada Davison | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon Cooksey | Linda571 | |
| Image of Medal Card | Linda571 | |
| Burial Register of Barnsley Cemetery | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Soldiers Remembered - Henry Dyson 1889-1916 | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Dyson from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| St George's Church, Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| FreeBMD snip showing probable children | Linda571 | |
| Map snip of John Street & Lister Square | Linda571 |
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