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We remember Ralph Morrison
We remember Ralph Morrison
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Henry Morrison
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27th September 1892
1894
location
6 Eastern Lane, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8570382
25th November 1894 - August 1912
1894
1897
sibling
Thomas Morrison
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7th January 1897
1899
sibling
Charles Morrison
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2nd March 1899
1901
sibling
Jane Trainer Morrison
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26th September 1901
1903
sibling
Isabella Allan Morrison
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8th November 1903
1905
sibling
Mary Morrison
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27th November 1905
1907
sibling
James Morrison
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29th June 1907
1910
sibling
George Morrison
Source:8571981
19th May 1910
1912
enlistment
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:8570416
8th March 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
7-1233
Northumberland Fusiliers
7th Battalion
Source:8570387
8th March 1912 - 4th August 1914
1912
sibling
Edward Moodie Morrison
Source:8571989
29th June 1912
1912
location
5 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8570423
August 1912
1912
employment
Butcher
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:8570416
1912
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7-1233
Northumberland Fusiliers
1/7th Battalion
Source:8570387
5th August 1914 - 5th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8570416
21st April 1915 - 27th April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to right hand during Battle of St Julien on 26 April 1915.
Hospital/Institution
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26th April 1915 - 6th July 1915
1915
children
Elizabeth Ford Morrison
Source:8570416
23rd July 1915
1915
marriage
Lily Weatherburn
Source:8572028
5th August 1915
1918
children
Thomas William Morrison
Source:8570416
21st January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
315464
Northumberland Fusiliers
36th Battalion
Source:8570387
25th April 1918 - 16th March 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8570416
8th May 1918 - 15th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8570416
16th March 1919
1919
location
5 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8570416
16th March 1919
1923
children
James Ford Morrison
Source:8574421
11th October 1923
1927
children
Mary Joan Henrietta Morrison
Source:8574421
20th April 1927
1940
employment
Inspector of Animal Diseases
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:8574411
28th December 1940
1940
location
9 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8570423
28th December 1940
employment
Berwick Corporation Cattle Market Superintendent
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:8570382
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
315464
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8570387
location
10 Violet Terrace, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8570382
1956
death
War Related Sickness
His respiratory problems in later life could have been caused by exposure to gas during the Battle of St Julien, 25 & 26 April 1915.
Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:8570382
1st November 1956
burial
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:8570382
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Violet Terrace, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 5 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | August 1912 | |
| 5 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | 16th March 1919 | |
| 6 Eastern Lane, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | 25th November 1894 - August 1912 | |
| 9 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | 28th December 1940 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7-1233 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 1/7th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 315464 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 7-1233 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 315464 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 36th Battalion | Acting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ford Morrison | daughter | 23rd July 1915 | |
| Thomas William Morrison | son | 21st January 1918 | |
| James Ford Morrison | son | 11th October 1923 | |
| Mary Joan Henrietta Morrison | daughter | 20th April 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Payn | mother | ||
| Ralph Allan Morrison | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Morrison | brother | 27th September 1892 | |
| Thomas Morrison | brother | 7th January 1897 | |
| Charles Morrison | brother | 2nd March 1899 | |
| Jane Trainer Morrison | sister | 26th September 1901 | |
| Isabella Allan Morrison | sister | 8th November 1903 | |
| Mary Morrison | sister | 27th November 1905 | |
| James Morrison | brother | 29th June 1907 | |
| George Morrison | brother | 19th May 1910 | |
| Edward Moodie Morrison | brother | 29th June 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Weatherburn | wife | 5th August 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-03-08 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Copy of Death Certificate for Ralph Morrison.General Register Office Reference: GRO Death 1956 Dec Nthmbld N 1st 1b 301.
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WW1 Medals of Ralph MorrisonThe 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal 1914-1920 and the Victory Medal 1914-1918.Contributed by:
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Discharge Scroll A/Cpl Ralph Morrison NF.Discharge Scroll Issued on 14 July 1919 with War Rank and Number.Contributed by:
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Copy of Birth CertificateGeneral Register Office Reference: GRO Birth 1895 Mar Berwick 10b 442.Contributed by:
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Baptism RecordAn Entry in the Register Book of Births, Baptisms and Marriages: Morrison Ralph Berwick 1895 25th 1267 130.Contributed by:
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Copy of Marriage CertificateRef: GRO Marriage 1915 Sep Berwick 105 1081.Contributed by:
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Lance Corporal Ralph Morrison 1/7th NFThis photograph was taken in April 1915 just before he embarked for France. He had just been promoted unpaid Acting Lance Corporal.
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Ralph's Mother in 1894Mary Morrison (nee Payn) was born on 23 October 1874 and died aged 38 years on 13 October 1913.Contributed by:
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Ralph's FatherRalph Allan Morrison was born on 8 February 1868 and died on 18 March 1927. He was a Regular soldier in the Kings Own Scottish Borders from 1888 to 1901, seeing active service in Burma and South Africa.Contributed by:
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Ralph and Lily MorrisonThis photograph was taken at their daughter's wedding in 1954.Contributed by:
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Son's Wedding 1940Ralph Morrison is standing on the left of the picture with his wife Lily next to him. His son Tom is in uniform and his new bride Norah Brown is on his left.Contributed by:
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Daughter's WeddingRalph and Lily Morrison's youngest son James Ford Morrison is on the extreme left of the photograph and the bride is their youngest child, Mary Joan Henrietta Morrison (always known as Joan).Contributed by:
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Eldest DaughterThis photograph is of Ralph Morrison's eldest daughter Elizabeth. She was always known as BettyContributed by:
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Eldest SonThis photograph is of Thomas (Tommy) William Morrison, taken just before WW2,Contributed by:
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Youngest SonThis photograph is of James Ford Morrison, Ralph's third child, who was serving in the Scots Greys at the time.Contributed by:
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Youngest Daughter.This is Ralph's youngest daughter, Mary Joan Henrietta Morrison. She was called Mary by her mother and Joan by her father Ralph.Contributed by:
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GrandsonRalph Morrison with his first grandchild, Ralph Kennedy Morrison.Contributed 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Record of Service | Ralph80440 | |
| War Diary 1/7th Bn NF. | Ralph80440 | |
| War Diary 36th Bn NF. | Ralph80440 | |
| 1911 Census | Ralph80440 | |
| Brother's Birth Certificate | Ralph80440 | |
| Son's Marriage | Ralph80440 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of Death Certificate for Ralph Morrison. | Ralph80440 | |
| WW1 Medals of Ralph Morrison | Ralph80440 | |
| Discharge Scroll A/Cpl Ralph Morrison NF. | Ralph80440 | |
| Copy of Birth Certificate | Ralph80440 | |
| Baptism Record | Ralph80440 | |
| Copy of Marriage Certificate | Ralph80440 | |
| Lance Corporal Ralph Morrison 1/7th NF | Ralph80440 | |
| Ralph's Mother in 1894 | Ralph80440 | |
| Ralph's Father | Ralph80440 | |
| Ralph and Lily Morrison | Ralph80440 | |
| Son's Wedding 1940 | Ralph80440 | |
| Daughter's Wedding | Ralph80440 | |
| Eldest Daughter | Ralph80440 | |
| Eldest Son | Ralph80440 | |
| Youngest Son | Ralph80440 | |
| Youngest Daughter. | Ralph80440 | |
| Grandson | Ralph80440 |
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