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We remember Arthur Raley
We remember Arthur Raley
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Joseph Raley
Source:9195274
1862
1888
sibling
Annie L
Source:9195274
1888
1889
1890
sibling
Lucy Raley
Source:9195274
1890
1891
location
3 Victoria Crescent, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9195274
5th April 1891
1901
location
49 Clarendon Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9254620
1901
1914
commission
Regular
Source:8661289
24th September 1914
1914
employment
Assistant School Master
Bishop Field College
St Johns Newfoundland
Canada
Source:8661289
24th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Newfoundland Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9195256
April 1915
1915
location
9 Campbell Road, Beford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8661289
1915
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9195253
1st January 1917
1919
awards
Croix de Guerre - France
Other War Service Award
Source:9195259
17th June 1919
1964
death
Raley, Arthur, Clerk in Holy Orders, died 11 June 1964 at Clapham Road Hospital Bedford
Clapham Road Hospital, Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9254627
11th June 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Raley, |
| Source | 9195253 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Victoria Crescent, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 49 Clarendon Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 9 Campbell Road, Beford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Newfoundland Regiment | 1st Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre - France | Other War Service Award | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Jackson Raley | father | ||
| Victoria L | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Raley | brother | 1862 | |
| Annie L | sister | 1888 | |
| Lucy Raley | sister | 1890 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. A Raley appears as "1st Newfundland Regt."
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Reverend Arthur Raley MC 1889 - 1964Inscription on the brass plaque reads "The Sword and Medals of Reverend Arthur Raley MC 1889 - 1964. At School 1898 - 1906. President of the OBM Club 1960 - 1961."Contributed by:
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Sword and Medals of Rev A Ralay MCOn display at Bedford Modern School Reception are the sword and medals of Major A Raley, Newfoundland Regiment.Contributed by:
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Reverend Arthur Raley, M.C.This image, from Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine, was taken as he took over the Presidencey of the Old Bedford Modernians Club, a post held during the period 1960-61.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth ForcesMore about Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth Forces
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Timeline not updated when birth or death facts addedMore about Timeline not updated when birth or death facts added
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lizbet72994 | |
| Account of Battle of the Somme | Lizbet72994 | |
| London Gazette - Award of MC, 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of French Croix de Guerre | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Adjt, 1st Newfoundland Bn, 1915 | Alexander119331 | |
| England and Wales Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated March 1943 | Alexander119331 | |
| "The Veteran - Beaumont-Hamel" | Lizbet72994 | |
| Hemsworth Grammar School History 1932 | Lizbet72994 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated 1960 | Alexander119331 | |
| George Jackson Raley - Online Ancestry Family Tree | Linda571 | |
| Clergy at St Edward the Confessor, Barnsley | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Reverend Arthur Raley MC 1889 - 1964 | Alexander119331 | |
| Sword and Medals of Rev A Ralay MC | Alexander119331 | |
| Reverend Arthur Raley, M.C. | Alexander119331 | |
| Rev Raley MC | Jenny59819 |
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