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We remember James Ernest Beaney
We remember James Ernest Beaney
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1897
sibling
Joy Beaney
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1897
1901
location
Abercrombie Streeet, Battersea, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8519521
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Constance Beaney
Source:6977596
1902
1904
sibling
Richard Beaney
Source:6977596
1904
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:6977596
1911
1911
employment
Plumber and Decorator
Source:6977596
1911
1911
location
13 Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6977596
1911
1914
dates
Age 21
Source:6977573
15th August 1914
1914
employment
Plumber's Mate
Source:6977573
15th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6977573
15th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:258774
31st May 1915
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:6977571
8th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15463
The Queen's Regiment (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:6977572
8th August 1916
service
British Army
Private
2857
Army Cyclist Corps
Source:258774
service
British Army
2857
East Surrey Regiment
Source:6977572
service
British Army
Private
15463
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Source:7109760
1916
death
Killed in Action
WW1
France
Source:7109760
Source:258774
Source:6977571
8th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7109760
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Abercrombie Streeet, Battersea, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2857 | Army Cyclist Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 2857 | East Surrey Regiment | |||
| British Army | 15463 | The Queen's Regiment (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15463 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Beaney | father | ||
| Maria Smith | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Beaney | brother | 1904 | |
| Joy Beaney | sister | 1897 | |
| Constance Beaney | sister | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-15 | 5'9" |
Media
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Letter to IWMLetter written by James' father to Imperial War Museum, which accompanied the donation of James' portrait photograph to the collection.
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13 Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, London,House James lived in 13 Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, London,Contributed by:
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Document with James's mothers last wishes.document with James's mothers last wishes and the inscription she wanted ingraved on her son's gravestone.Contributed by:
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BOUZINCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSIONINDEX No Fr 296 BOUZINCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSIONContributed by:
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James's name on the Putney war memorialPte. James Ernest Beaney Place of Birth: Battersea 16/04/1893 Killed In Action: 08/08/1916 Somme, Western Front, France The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), Army Service #15463 Remembered at St Marys Church Putney LondonContributed by:
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Putney war memorial, St Mary's Church, LondonClose Up of James's name on the Putney war memorial..Contributed by:
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Campaign Medals awarded: Pte. James Ernest BeaneyPhotocopy of the Original Medal Index Card Transcription for the three Campaign Medals awarded to Pte. James Ernest Beaney for services to King and Country during the Great War ( not sure if they where awarded posthumously).....Contributed by:
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3 Campaign Medals Awarded: Pte.James Ernest BeaneyThe three Campaign Medals awarded to Pte.James Ernest Beaney for services to King and Country during the Great War ( not sure if they where awarded posthumously).....Contributed by:
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BOUZINCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSIONBouzincourt Communal Cemetery Ext nr Albert, The Somme, France is where James is Resting in Peace...God bless him and all his brothers in.arms.....Contributed by:
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Inscription, back of the 14-15 Star war medalRear of the (museum standard reproduction)14-15 Star 1st world war medalContributed by:
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Personal family remembrancePortrait and (museum standard reproduction) 1st world war campaign medels awarded to our great uncle James Ernest BeaneyContributed by:
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The Face of World War OneJames was chosen for the BBC's "The Face of World War One" at Broadcasting House, London..his mosaic (crated by the famous artist, Helen Marshall) was on display for a week to commemorate the First world war's "1914-1918 100 years Centenary"Contributed by:
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Army cycling corpsJames in France 1915 in the Army cycling corps before he was transferred to the The Queen's (West Surrey Rgt)Contributed by:
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The Back of photo of James (in the Army C C)Back of the photo of James Beaney in the Army cycling corps 1915 in FranceContributed by:
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Family at Private James E Beaneys GraveAnthony Watson and my son Kevin Watson paying homage to a fallen hero, the grave of our Great..Great great uncle, Private James E BeaneyContributed by:
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Pte J E Beaneys Grave 29/04/2015Anthony Watson, We feel so proud that my son Kevin and myself (with our partners help) have found our long lost great ...great great Uncle Pte James Beaney's war Grave at the BOUZINCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY AND EXTENSION Nr Albert, Somme Region, FranceContributed by:
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78 Abercrombie Street, Battersea, London SW11 2JDJames Beaney 1st lived there with his parents before they all moved to Putney in 1911Contributed by:
Anthony51353 -
Martinsart wood military huts 1916This is the place James was killed by German shell fire on the 8th of August 1916.Contributed by:
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Private James Ernest BeaneyPrivate James Ernest Beaney. Unit: Army Cyclist Corps, attached to D Company, 6th Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), 12th Division. Death: 08 August 1916, Somme, Western Front. | CWGC family information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Beaney, of 13, Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, London. | Head and shoulders portrait
Contributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
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James Ernest Beaney and Joseph RumbleMore about James Ernest Beaney and Joseph Rumble
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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 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Charlotte33 | |
| Unit War Diary of 6th Battalion Queen's Regiment | Charlotte33 | |
| London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 | Charlotte33 | |
| Photograph of James' grave | Charlotte33 | |
| PRIVATE JAMES ERNEST BEANEY | Anthony51353 | |
| Private J E Beaney Birth: 09/02/1893 Battersea, Greater London, England Death: Aug. 8, 1916 | Anthony51353 | |
| James Ernest Beaney | Anthony51353 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter to IWM | Charlotte33 | |
| Gravestone of Private James Ernest Beaney | Anthony51353 | |
| GRAVES REGISTRATION REPORTS (FINALS) | Anthony51353 | |
| 13 Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, London, | Anthony51353 | |
| Document with James's mothers last wishes. | Anthony51353 | |
| Grave instructions | Anthony51353 | |
| BOUZINCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION | Anthony51353 | |
| James's name on the Putney war memorial | Anthony51353 | |
| Putney war memorial, St Mary's Church, London | Anthony51353 | |
| Campaign Medals awarded: Pte. James Ernest Beaney | Anthony51353 | |
| 3 Campaign Medals Awarded: Pte.James Ernest Beaney | Anthony51353 | |
| BOUZINCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION | Anthony51353 | |
| Inscription, back of the 14-15 Star war medal | Anthony51353 | |
| Personal family remembrance | Anthony51353 | |
| The Face of World War One | Anthony51353 | |
| Army cycling corps | Anthony51353 | |
| The Back of photo of James (in the Army C C) | Anthony51353 | |
| James Ernest Beaney | Sue60594 | |
| Family at Private James E Beaneys Grave | Anthony51353 | |
| Pte J E Beaneys Grave 29/04/2015 | Anthony51353 | |
| 78 Abercrombie Street, Battersea, London SW11 2JD | Anthony51353 | |
| Martinsart wood military huts 1916 | Anthony51353 | |
| St Mary's Church Battersea, place of christening | NOELLE143678 | |
| Private James Ernest Beaney | Selena49658 |
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