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We remember Herbert Derry
We remember Herbert Derry
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Louisa Derry
Source:9284675
1879
1881
sibling
Florence Derry
Source:9284675
1881
1883
sibling
Arthur Derry
Source:9284673
1883
1885
sibling
Annie Derry
Source:9284673
1885
1887
sibling
Olive Derry
Source:9284675
1887
1889
1891
sibling
Albert E Derry
Source:9284673
1891
1891
location
Goosemoor Green, Hooley Lane, Gentleshaw
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284675
1891
1898
sibling
Margaret W Derry
Source:9284673
1898
1900
sibling
Maurice Derry
Source:9284673
1900
1901
location
Ivy Cottage, Cannock Wood, Cannock
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284673
1901
service
British Army
Private
15527
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:2383768
service
British Army
Private
15527
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Depot
Source:8923814
1916
death
Died of wounds
United Kingdom
Source:8923813
11th July 1916
burial
Staffordshire
United Kingdom
South-West of Church.
Source:8923814
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Derry |
| Source | 2383768 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goosemoor Green, Hooley Lane, Gentleshaw | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Ivy Cottage, Cannock Wood, Cannock | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15527 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 15527 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Depot | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Herbert Derry | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Derry | brother | 1883 | |
| Annie Derry | sister | 1885 | |
| Albert E Derry | brother | 1891 | |
| Margaret W Derry | brother | 1898 | |
| Maurice Derry | brother | 1900 | |
| Louisa Derry | sister | 1879 | |
| Florence Derry | sister | 1881 | |
| Olive Derry | sister | 1887 |
Media
Media
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Grave in Christ Church, GentleshawGrave of Private Herbert Derry at Christ Church, Gentleshaw
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War MemorialPrivate Herbert Derry is also mentioned on the Roll of Honour inside Christ Church GentleshawContributed by:
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Chasetown War MemorialPrivate Herbert Derry is also commemorated on the Chasetown War Memorial. (Image 03/2015)Contributed by:
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InscriptionPrivate Herbert Derry is also commemorated on the Chasetown War Memorial. (Image 03/2015)Contributed by:
DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Christ Church, Gentleshaw and BurntwoodMore about Christ Church, Gentleshaw and Burntwood
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Christ Church, Gentleshaw | DR117137 | |
| War Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Chasetown War Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 |
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