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We remember Ernest George Risley
We remember Ernest George Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Harwood Risley
Source:9274613
1888
1894
sibling
Berty Risley
Source:9274613
1894
1897
1899
sibling
Sidney Risley
Source:9274613
1899
1900
sibling
Edward Risley
Source:9274613
1900
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9274613
31st March 1901
1901
location
15 Nelson Row, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9274613
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Maud Risley
Source:9274619
1903
1905
sibling
George Risley
Source:9274619
1905
1911
employment
Boot Assistant
Boot Warehouse
Source:9274619
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 White Square, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9274619
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9274619
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:9274331
12th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
Source:9274331
12th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:9274331
12th May 1915
1915
location
24 Water Lane, Brixton, London SW
United Kingdom
Source:9274331
12th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
30 later 290875
Royal Garrison Artillery
126th Heavy Battery
Source:9274331
13th May 1915 - 30th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9274331
28th April 1916 - 12th July 1918
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
290875
Royal Garrison Artillery
Base, then HQ 6th Heavy Artillery Corps
Source:9274331
1st May 1916 - 28th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
290875
Royal Garrison Artillery
9th Heavy Battery
Source:9274331
29th July 1916 - 31st May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
290875
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9274331
1st June 1918 - 13th December 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Illness in France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9274331
12th July 1918
1918
location
15 Bowles Road, Old Kent Road, London S E
United Kingdom
Source:9274331
13th December 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9274331
13th December 1918
1919
marriage
Norah M Scanlon
Source:9274638
1919
1919
location
9 Bedford Road, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9274331
7th November 1919
1920
children
Marie J Risley
Source:9274638
18th September 1920
1924
children
Daniel E Risley
Source:9274638
29th September 1924
1939
employment
Fruit Salesman
Source:9274638
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Air Raid Precautions
Air Raid Warden
Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9274638
29th September 1939
1939
location
85 Sussex Road, Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9274638
29th September 1939
1966
death
United Kingdom
Source:9274640
1966
1966
dates
Age 67
Source:9274640
1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 3751408 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bowles Road, Old Kent Road, London S E | United Kingdom | known 13th December 1918 | ||
| 15 Nelson Row, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 White Square, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 24 Water Lane, Brixton, London SW | United Kingdom | known 12th May 1915 | ||
| 85 Sussex Road, Lambeth, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 9 Bedford Road, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 7th November 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 290875 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 9th Heavy Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 290875 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 30 later 290875 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 126th Heavy Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 290875 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Base, then HQ 6th Heavy Artillery Corps | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie J Risley | daughter | 18th September 1920 | |
| Daniel E Risley | son | 29th September 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Risley | father | ||
| Stella Risley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Risley | brother | 1888 | |
| Berty Risley | brother | 1894 | |
| Sidney Risley | brother | 1899 | |
| Edward Risley | brother | 1900 | |
| Maud Risley | sister | 1903 | |
| George Risley | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah M Scanlon | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-12 | 5'9" |
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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 | |
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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