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We remember Abraham Ripley
We remember Abraham Ripley
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Maria
Source:8807721
1873
1881
sibling
Luke
Source:8807723
1881
1882
sibling
Mary
Source:8807723
1882
1883
sibling
Noah
Source:8807723
1883
1888
1888
sibling
Priscilla
Source:8807723
1888
1891
location
Harebeating, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807721
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Matthew
Source:8807723
1893
1901
location
Magham Down, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807723
31st March 1901
1916
marriage
Susannah Ridley
Source:8808212
1916
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
51313
Royal Fusiliers
7th Bn.
Source:8451966
29th September 1918
service
British Army
Private
GS/51313
Royal Fusiliers
Source:3750049
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8451966
29th September 1917
burial
Sains-Les-Marquion, Pas de Calais
France
II.B.23
Source:8451966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Abraham |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Ripley |
| Source | 3750049 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harebeating, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Magham Down, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/51313 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 51313 | Royal Fusiliers | 7th Bn. | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ripley | mother | ||
| Mark Ripley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria | sister | 1873 | |
| Luke | brother | 1881 | |
| Mary | sister | 1882 | |
| Noah | brother | 1883 | |
| Priscilla | sister | 1888 | |
| Matthew | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Ridley | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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Royal Fusiliers Cap BadgeLance Corporal Ripley would have worn a cap badge similar to this one.
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Hailsham War MemorialAbraham Ripley is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchAbraham Ripley is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys SchoolCorporal A Ripley is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Fusiliers Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Boys School | John72644 |
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