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We remember Richard James Mcalley
We remember Richard James Mcalley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1902
dates
Age 17
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19th January 1902
1902
employment
Scaler
African Steam Ship Company
Toxteth Dock, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9534404
19th January 1902
1902
enlistment
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:9534383
27th January 1902
1903
events
Breaking out of Camp
Military Discipline
Altcar
United Kingdom
Source:9534432
6th June 1903
1903
marriage
Agnes Shields
Source:9534418
26th December 1903
1907
children
Thomas Edward McAlley
Source:9534418
24th January 1907
1908
dates
Age 24
Source:9534381
9th July 1908
1908
location
73 Beaufort St, Toxteth Park, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9534381
19th July 1908
1908
children
John McAlley
Source:9534418
25th October 1908
1909
events
Overstaying his pass
Military Discipline
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:9534432
5th September 1909
1909
service
British Army
Corporal
6132
The King's Liverpool Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9534395
22nd October 1909
1910
events
refusing to obey an order
Military Discipline
Penally
United Kingdom
Source:9534432
7th August 1910
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9534361
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Dock Labourer
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9534361
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Upper Pitt St, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9534361
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Agnes McAlley
Source:9534413
18th October 1911
1914
children
Alfred McAlley
Source:9534414
1st July 1914
1914
events
absent from tattoo
Military Discipline
Seaforth
United Kingdom
Source:9534438
8th August 1914
1914
events
Breaking out of camp
Military Discipline
Sutton
United Kingdom
Source:9534438
5th October 1914
1914
events
Absent from parade
Military Discipline
Seaforth
United Kingdom
Source:9534438
19th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9534443
29th November 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Septic wound on foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:9534387
12th January 1915 - 19th January 1915
1915
events
Furlough granted
Leave
Liverpool
United Kingdom
address while on leave 16 Prince Albert Cottages, Upper Frederick St, Liverpool
Source:9534424
24th March 1915 - 6th April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Interigo
Hospital/Institution
Source:9534383
24th June 1915 - 26th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Rheumatic Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:9534383
21st September 1915 - 23rd November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Eczema and Intertrigo
Hospital/Institution
Source:9534383
4th December 1915 - 13th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
N.Y.D. (not yet diagnosed)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9534386
26th January 1916 - 11th March 1916
1916
missing
recorded as wounded in action, then as wounded as missing and on 29th May 1917 death accepted for official purposes as having taken place on or since 18/8/1916.
Source:9534386
18th August 1916
1918
employment
labourer
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9534381
19th July 1918
children
Richard McAlley
Source:9534388
service
British Army
Private
6132
Liverpool Regiment
4th
Source:9534383
sibling
John Mcalley
Source:9534388
sibling
William Mcalley
Source:9534388
sibling
Janey Kitts
Source:9534388
sibling
Margaret Jones
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Upper Pitt St, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 73 Beaufort St, Toxteth Park, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th July 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6132 | Liverpool Regiment | 4th | Private | |
| British Army | 6132 | The King's Liverpool Regiment | 4th Battalion | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard McAlley | son | ||
| Agnes McAlley | daughter | 18th October 1911 | |
| Alfred McAlley | son | 1st July 1914 | |
| Thomas Edward McAlley | son | 24th January 1907 | |
| John McAlley | son | 25th October 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen McAlley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McAlley | brother | ||
| William McAlley | brother | ||
| Janey Kitts | sister | ||
| Margaret Jones | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Shields | wife | 26th December 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-07-19 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-07-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Attestation paper of Richard J McAlleyAttestation page from service papers
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Description on Enlistment - R J McAlleyDescription on enlistment from service papers of Richard James McAlleyContributed by:
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Casualty Form Active Service R J McAlley part 1first page of the active service casualty form from the service records of R J McAlleyContributed by:
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Casualty Form Active Service for R J McAlley part22nd page of the Active Service Casualty Form from the service record of Richard J McAlleyContributed by:
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Casualty Form Active Service for R J McAlley part33rd page of the Active Service Casualty Form for R J McAlley from his service recordContributed by:
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Next of Kin form for R J McAlleyNext of Kin form from the service records of R J McAlley, completed by his family after his death.Contributed by:
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Medical Report for R J McAlleyMedical Report form from service records for R J McAlleyContributed by:
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1908 joining the militiapage from the service record of R J McAlley relating to his joining the militia in 1908Contributed by:
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Territorial Force certificate for promotionForm from the service record of R J McAlley - certificate stating he is fit for promotion to corporal.Contributed by:
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ConvictionParticulars of the conviction of a soldier - page from the service papers of R J McAlleyContributed by:
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Letter on conviction of R J McAlleyletter from service papers of R J McAlley explaining his conviction and sentenceContributed by:
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Statement of services in the militiapage from the service record of R J McAlley giving details of his service in the MilitiaContributed by:
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Militia Attestation 1902page from the service record of R J McAlley recording his attestation in the militia force 1902Contributed by:
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Description on enlistment in the militia 1902page from service record of R J McAlley - description on enlistment in militia 1902Contributed by:
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Page from service recordpage from service record of R J McAlley recording date reported missingContributed by:
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birth of daughter Agnespage from service records showing birth of daughter AgnesContributed by:
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Re-engagement in Territorial Forcepage from service record showing R J McAlley re-engaged in the Territorial ForceContributed by:
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Record of marriage and birthspage from service papers of R J McAlley showing his marriage and the births of his sons Thomas and JohnContributed by:
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Details of marriagepage from service record certifying details of marriage of R J McAlleyContributed by:
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Furlough and hospital admissionpage from service records granting Furlough and recording hospital admission for R J McAlleyContributed by:
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re-engaging in the militiapage from service records showing re-engagement in the militia of R J McAlley in 1907Contributed by:
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Description on enlisment 1907page from service record showing description on enlistment for R J McAlley upon his re-engagement in the militiaContributed by:
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Offences committed by R J McAlleypage from the service record of R J McAlley showing his entries in the defaulter book of the militia (pre WW1)Contributed by:
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second page of offences committed by R J McAlleysecond page of entries from defaulter book, covering 1911-1914. From the service record of R J McAlleyContributed by:
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Statement of Service of R J McAlleypage from service record - statement of services in Militia and WW1Contributed by:
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Record of Service of R J McAlleystatement of service from service papers of R J MCAlleyContributed by:
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Declaration of real namepage from service records of R J McAlley stating his true name - he enlisted as McCauleyContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Amanda3051 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation paper of Richard J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Description on Enlistment - R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Casualty Form Active Service R J McAlley part 1 | Amanda3051 | |
| Casualty Form Active Service for R J McAlley part2 | Amanda3051 | |
| Casualty Form Active Service for R J McAlley part3 | Amanda3051 | |
| Next of Kin form for R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Medical Report for R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| 1908 joining the militia | Amanda3051 | |
| Territorial Force certificate for promotion | Amanda3051 | |
| Conviction | Amanda3051 | |
| Letter on conviction of R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Statement of services in the militia | Amanda3051 | |
| Militia Attestation 1902 | Amanda3051 | |
| Description on enlistment in the militia 1902 | Amanda3051 | |
| Page from service record | Amanda3051 | |
| birth of daughter Agnes | Amanda3051 | |
| birth of son Alfred | Amanda3051 | |
| Re-engagement in Territorial Force | Amanda3051 | |
| Record of marriage and births | Amanda3051 | |
| Details of marriage | Amanda3051 | |
| Furlough and hospital admission | Amanda3051 | |
| re-engaging in the militia | Amanda3051 | |
| Description on enlisment 1907 | Amanda3051 | |
| Offences committed by R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| second page of offences committed by R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Service record of R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Statement of Service of R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Record of Service of R J McAlley | Amanda3051 | |
| Declaration of real name | Amanda3051 |
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