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We remember Charles Thomas Risley
We remember Charles Thomas Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Robert Risley
Source:9273021
1871
1876
sibling
Elizabeth Risley
Source:9273021
1876
1879
1879
location
Nelsons Row, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9273018
8th June 1879
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:9273021
3rd April 1881
1881
location
2 Pearsons Grove, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9273021
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Caroline Risley
Source:9273027
1881
1883
sibling
George Risley
Source:9273027
1883
1887
sibling
John Risley
Source:9273027
1887
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:9273027
5th April 1891
1891
location
50 Nelsons Row, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9273027
5th April 1891
1895
dates
Age 18
Source:9272995
3rd December 1895
1895
employment
Horse Keeper
London Tramway Company
Source:9272995
3rd December 1895
1895
location
50 Nelsons Row, High Street, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9272995
3rd December 1895
1898
dates
Age 20
Source:9273006
24th October 1898
1898
employment
Dealer
Source:9273006
24th October 1898
1898
marriage
Caroline Mainey
Source:9273006
24th October 1898
1898
location
15 Westbury Street, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9273006
24th October 1898
1899
children
Caroline A Risley
Source:9273034
1899
1900
children
Annie Harriett Risley
Source:9272954
24th December 1900
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9273031
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Carman
Source:9273031
31st March 1901
1901
location
177 Clapham Park Road, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9273031
31st March 1901
1903
children
John Frederick Risley
Source:9272954
4th April 1903
1908
children
Charles Thomas Risley
Source:9272954
7th January 1908
1910
children
Edward John Risley
Source:9272954
17th September 1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9273034
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:9273034
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Perseverance Grove, Nelson Row, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9273034
2nd April 1911
1915
children
Alfred James Risley
Source:9272954
12th October 1915
1915
dates
Age 37
Source:9272954
12th October 1915
1915
employment
Scaffolder
Source:9272954
12th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9272954
12th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/11208
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
11th Battalion
Source:9272954
12th October 1915 - 18th February 1918
1915
location
9 Pleasant Place, Clapham Park Road, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9272954
12th October 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9272954
3rd May 1916 - 14th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action (1)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9272954
22nd June 1917 - 15th December 1917
1918
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
He was later awarded 16 days' remission and was posted to another regiment (1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers) located in France on 4 May 1918.
Source:9272954
18th February 1918 - 19th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
G/11208
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Source:9272954
19th March 1918 - 3rd May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
53113
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:9272954
4th May 1918 - 14th January 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9272954
4th May 1918 - 8th April 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action (2)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9272954
4th November 1918 - 15th January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
53113
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:9272954
15th January 1919 - 7th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9272954
7th May 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
698091
Labour Corps
69 then 83 Labour Companies
Source:9272954
30th May 1919 - 19th April 1920
1919
dates
Age 41
Source:9272954
3rd June 1919
1919
employment
Labourer
Source:9272954
3rd June 1919
1919
location
21 Carfax Square, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9272954
3rd June 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9272954
19th April 1920
1934
dates
Age 54
Source:9273041
1934
1934
death
Source:9273041
1934
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Westbury Street, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 24th October 1898 | ||
| 177 Clapham Park Road, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 Pearsons Grove, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 21 Carfax Square, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd June 1919 | |
| 3 Perseverance Grove, Nelson Row, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 50 Nelsons Row, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 50 Nelsons Row, High Street, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd December 1895 | |
| 9 Pleasant Place, Clapham Park Road, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th October 1915 | |
| Nelsons Row, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th June 1879 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/11208 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 53113 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 53113 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | G/11208 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 698091 | Labour Corps | 69 then 83 Labour Companies | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Harriett Risley | daughter | 24th December 1900 | |
| John Frederick Risley | son | 4th April 1903 | |
| Charles Thomas Risley | son | 7th January 1908 | |
| Edward John Risley | son | 17th September 1910 | |
| Alfred James Risley | son | 12th October 1915 | |
| Caroline A Risley | daughter | 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Risley | mother | ||
| Edward Aka Charles Risley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Risley | brother | 1871 | |
| Elizabeth Risley | sister | 1876 | |
| Caroline Risley | sister | 1881 | |
| George Risley | brother | 1883 | |
| John Risley | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Mainey | wife | 24th October 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair - later 'Fresh' | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-06-03 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1881 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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