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We remember Abraham Ripley
We remember Abraham Ripley
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Moses
Source:8807699
1892
1894
1897
sibling
Celia
Source:8807699
1897
1901
location
Old Lane, Hollington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807699
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Matthew
Source:8807700
1901
1904
sibling
Luke
Source:8807700
1904
1907
sibling
Daniel
Source:8807700
1907
1909
sibling
Sally
Source:8807700
1909
1911
location
Magham Down
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807700
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 23
Source:8494553
31st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/40970
Middlesex Regiment
4th Bn.
Source:8494553
31st July 1917
service
British Army
Private
13145
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:3750050
1917
death
Source:7453925
31st July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Bay 51, Stone D
Source:8494553
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Abraham |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Ripley |
| Source | 3750050 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magham Down | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Old Lane, Hollington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13145 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/40970 | Middlesex Regiment | 4th Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Ripley | mother | ||
| Moses Ripley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses | brother | 1892 | |
| Celia | sister | 1897 | |
| Matthew | brother | 1901 | |
| Luke | brother | 1904 | |
| Daniel | brother | 1907 | |
| Sally | sister | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Middlesex Regiment Cap BadgePrivate Ripley would have worn a cap badge similar to this.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Ripley is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialAbraham Ripley is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Menin Gate MemorialA Ripley is commemorated on panel 51, stone D, at the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys SchoolPrivate A Ripley is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.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:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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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 | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Menin Gate Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys School | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 |
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