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We remember William Alfred Foley
We remember William Alfred Foley
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Lily Foley
Source:8951005
1886
1888
sibling
James W Foley
Source:8951005
1888
1889
sibling
John Edward Foley
Source:8951005
1889
1892
sibling
Susan K Foley
Source:8951005
1892
1895
1901
location
52 George Street, Aston Manor, Warks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8951005
31st March 1901
1907
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8951001
1907 - 1913
1911
location
Stanley House, 212 Bristol Road , Birmingham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8951003
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Lieutenant Acting Captain
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:2498509
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:7153151
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7153151
Source:8950943
1st November 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7153151
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alfred |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Foley |
| Source | 2498509 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 George Street, Aston Manor, Warks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Stanley House, 212 Bristol Road , Birmingham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Lieutenant Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Kerr | mother | ||
| John Edward Foley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Foley | sister | 1886 | |
| James W Foley | brother | 1888 | |
| John Edward Foley | brother | 1889 | |
| Susan K Foley | sister | 1892 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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WoundedFrom Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser March 3, 1915Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
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 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962 | Andrew10867 | |
| Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Died of Wounds | Andrew10867 | |
| Wounded | Andrew10867 |
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