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We remember Edward Alexander Risley
We remember Edward Alexander Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
William Charles Risley
Source:6650688
1881
1887
sibling
Ernest Alfred Risley
Source:6650688
28th January 1887
1890
sibling
Ethel May Risley
Source:6650688
1890
1893
sibling
Lilian Florence Risley
Source:6650688
1893
1895
1895
location
5 Charles Street, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6650685
18th August 1895
1899
sibling
Alice Ruby Risley
Source:6650688
1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:6650688
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Moselle Street, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6650688
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:6650692
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Genenal Labourer
Unemployed
Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:6650692
2nd April 1911
1911
location
23 Linton Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6650692
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:6650695
31st August 1914
1914
enlistment
Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:6650695
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3199
Middlesex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:6650695
31st August 1914 - 26th September 1916
1914
events
Unauthorised absence
Military Discipline
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
Confined to barracks for 3 days and forfeited 3 days' pay.
Source:6650695
29th December 1914 - 1st January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3751405
25th July 1915 - 26th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted to 21 Casualty Clearing Station with shell shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:6650695
16th July 1916 - 1st September 1916
service
British Army
Private
G/3199
Middlesex Regiment
Source:3751405
1916
death
Killed in Action
Alec was killed during the British attack on the village of Thiepval on 26 September 1916
Thiepval, Somme
France
Source:7285479
Source:6650713
26th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7285479
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Alexander |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 6650681 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Moselle Street, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 23 Linton Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Charles Street, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th August 1895 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/3199 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3199 | Middlesex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Risley nee Eaton | mother | ||
| William Joseph Risley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Charles Risley | brother | 1881 | |
| Ernest Alfred Risley | brother | 28th January 1887 | |
| Ethel May Risley | sister | 1890 | |
| Lilian Florence Risley | sister | 1893 | |
| Alice Ruby Risley | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRO Birth Index Reference | Barry1338 | |
| Baptismal entry | Barry1338 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Barry1338 |
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