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We remember Walter Hugh Raley
We remember Walter Hugh Raley
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
William Henry George Raley
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1886
1893
birth
United Kingdom
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18th November 1893
1915
dates
Age 21
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14th May 1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
York and Lancaster Regiment
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location
Darley Hall, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
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1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a sniper while inspecting his wires 800 yards behind the front line trench.
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14th May 1915
burial
Nord
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Hugh |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Raley |
| Source | 3645914 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Hall, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | York and Lancaster Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Emsley Raley | father | ||
| Elizabeth Emsley Whitaker | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry George Raley | brother | 1886 |
Media
Media
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Walter Hugh RaleyYoung man, no cap, in uniform, York & Lancs badge on lapel.
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W Hugh Raley Illustrated London NewsIllustrated London News 24 July 1915. Part of a montage of officers who had been killed.Contributed by:
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Raley Gravestone at WorsboroughA black tombstone covering a raised grave vault. White text on top snd side.Contributed by:
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Second Lieutenant Walter Hugh RaleySecond Lieutenant Walter Hugh Raley. Unit: 5th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Death: 14 May 1915 Western Front | Son of William Emsley Raley and Elizabeth Emsley Raley, of Darley Hall, Barnsley. | Head and shoulders portrait press cutting. Full Obituary with pictureContributed by:
Wayne51525
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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Barnsley - St John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the ParishMore about Barnsley - St John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the Parish
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Barnsley - St Peter's Church, Doncaster Road (BAR33) and men from this parishMore about Barnsley - St Peter's Church, Doncaster Road (BAR33) and men from this parish
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Barnsley War Memorial GravestonesMore about Barnsley War Memorial Gravestones
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Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon CookseyMore about Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon Cooksey
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Barnsley - Men from Worsbrough Bridge and DaleMore about Barnsley - Men from Worsbrough Bridge and Dale
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Pals by Jon Cooksey | Linda571 | |
| William Henry George Raley 1886-1915 | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Hugh Raley | Linda571 | |
| W Hugh Raley Illustrated London News | Linda571 | |
| Raley Gravestone at Worsborough | Linda571 | |
| Second Lieutenant Walter Hugh Raley | Wayne51525 |
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