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We remember Edwin Charles Risley
We remember Edwin Charles Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Edith Anne Risley
Source:6645177
1880
1881
sibling
Harry G Risley
Source:6645177
1881
1883
1883
location
7 The Square, Isleworth, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6645157
29th October 1883
1885
sibling
Ernest Hughes Risley
Source:6645177
10th October 1885
1888
sibling
Clare Ethel Risley
Source:6645177
1888
1890
sibling
Percy Jack Risley
Source:6645177
1890
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:6645177
5th April 1891
1891
location
7 Lower Square, Isleworth, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6645177
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:6645204
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Wood stacker
Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:6645204
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Williamson Cottages, Green Lanes North, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6645204
31st March 1901
1905
marriage
Alice Baker
Source:6645226
25th September 1905
1906
children
Edwin Charles Risley
Source:6645215
10th January 1906
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:6645215
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Wooden Box Maker
Box and Packing Case Trade
Wandsworth, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6645215
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Morie Street, Wandsworth, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6645215
2nd April 1911
1912
children
George Henry Risley
Source:6645226
14th April 1912
1914
children
Ernest William Risley
Source:6645226
4th January 1914
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:6645226
6th May 1916
1916
employment
Packing Case Maker
Wandsworth, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6645226
6th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Wandsworth, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6645226
6th May 1916
1916
location
5 Morie Street, Wandsworth, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6645226
6th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/46204
Royal Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:6645226
22nd June 1916 - 4th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/46204
Royal Fusiliers
11th Battalion
Source:6645226
5th October 1916 - 13th October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6645226
5th October 1916 - 7th December 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/18732
Queen's (Royal West Kent Regiment)
11th Battalion
Source:6645226
14th October 1916 - 15th March 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound to right thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:6645226
21st September 1917
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:6645226
7th December 1917 - 7th March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6645226
7th March 1918 - 1st October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
G/18732
Queen's (Royal West Kent Regiment)
10th Battalion
Source:6645226
16th March 1918 - 1st October 1918
service
British Army
Private
G/15732
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:3751406
1918
death
Killed in Action
His battalion was being pulled back from fighting near the Ypres-Commines Canal (part of the Fifth Battle of Ypres) when it came under heavy shelling. Edwin was one of the resulting fatal casualties.
Western Front
Belgium
Source:6645264
1st October 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Charles |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 6645157 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Morie Street, Wandsworth, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Morie Street, Wandsworth, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th May 1916 | |
| 7 Lower Square, Isleworth, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 7 The Square, Isleworth, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th October 1883 | |
| 7 Williamson Cottages, Green Lanes North, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/15732 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/46204 | Royal Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/46204 | Royal Fusiliers | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/18732 | Queen's (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/18732 | Queen's (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 10th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Charles Risley | son | 10th January 1906 | |
| George Henry Risley | son | 14th April 1912 | |
| Ernest William Risley | son | 4th January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Risley nee Jones | mother | ||
| George Risley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Anne Risley | sister | 1880 | |
| Harry G Risley | brother | 1881 | |
| Ernest Hughes Risley | brother | 10th October 1885 | |
| Clare Ethel Risley | sister | 1888 | |
| Percy Jack Risley | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Baker | wife | 25th September 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-06 | 5'8" |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Barry1338 |
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