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We remember Charles Alfred Risley
We remember Charles Alfred Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Thomas Risley
Source:6653004
1873
1875
sibling
Maud Alice Risley
Source:6653004
29th May 1875
1878
sibling
Harriet Risley
Source:6653004
1878
1880
sibling
Joseph Risley
Source:6653004
1880
1883
sibling
Sarah Risley
Source:6653004
1883
1885
1885
location
7 Jevenings Green, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6652997
14th August 1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:6653004
5th April 1891
1891
location
7 Albert Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6653004
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:6653008
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:6653008
31st March 1901
1901
location
97 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6653008
31st March 1901
1904
dates
Age 18
Source:6653047
7th March 1904
1904
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6653047
7th March 1904
1904
events
Prewar Service
Prewar Service
Source:6653047
7th March 1904 - 7th March 1907
1904
service
British Army
Private
9297
Highland Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:6653047
7th March 1904 - 6th March 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
9297
Highland Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:6653047
7th March 1906 - 7th March 1907
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:6653012
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:6653012
2nd April 1911
1911
location
36 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6653012
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9297
Highland Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:6653047
5th August 1914 - 25th September 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6653047
13th August 1914 - 25th September 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9293211
8th November 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:6653047
17th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 30
Source:6653089
25th September 1915
1915
missing
Posted missing on 25 September 1915, Charles was officially deemed after a year to have died in action. His remains were recovered after the war from an unmarked grave. He was identified by his disc.
Source:6653047
25th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
9297
Highland Light Infantry
Source:3751399
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed during attack at Givenchy (a diversionary attack in support of British offensive in Battle of Loos). He was initially posted missing in action, one of 329 battalion casualties that day.
Western Front
France
Source:7262104
Source:6653083
25th September 1915
burial
Nord
France
Source:7262104
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Alfred |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 6652997 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7 Albert Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 7 Jevenings Green, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th August 1885 | |
| 97 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9297 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 9297 | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9297 | Highland Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9297 | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Risley nee Goodin | mother | ||
| Joseph Risley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Risley | brother | 1873 | |
| Maud Alice Risley | sister | 29th May 1875 | |
| Harriet Risley | sister | 1878 | |
| Joseph Risley | brother | 1880 | |
| Sarah Risley | sister | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-03-07 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptismal entry | Barry1338 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Barry1338 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Barry1338 | |
| British Newspapers | Barry1338 | |
| British Newspapers (2) | Barry1338 |
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