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We remember Ernest Hughes Risley
We remember Ernest Hughes Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Edith Risley
Source:9275305
1880
1882
sibling
Harry G Risley
Source:9275305
1882
1884
sibling
Edwin Risley
Source:9275305
1884
1885
1888
sibling
Ethel Risley
Source:9275305
1888
1890
sibling
Jack Risley
Source:9275305
1890
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9275305
5th April 1891
1891
location
7 Lower Square, Isleworth, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275305
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9275307
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Pawnbroker's Assistant
George E Hanson
Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9275307
31st March 1901
1901
location
24 Hardy Terrace, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9275307
31st March 1901
1903
dates
Age 17
Source:9275201
22nd September 1903
1903
employment
Pawnbroker's Assistant
Mr Jones
Fournier Street, Spitalfields, London
United Kingdom
Source:9275201
22nd September 1903
1903
location
55 St Alphonsus Road, Clapham, London SW
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275201
22nd September 1903
1903
dates
Age 18
Source:9275212
11th November 1903
1908
dates
Age 22
Source:9275223
22nd October 1908
1908
employment
Pawnbroker's Assistant
Mr C Fish
High Street, Kingsland, London
United Kingdom
Source:9275223
22nd October 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
487
The London Regiment
4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force
Source:9275223
22nd October 1908 - 31st July 1909
1908
location
93 High Street, Kingsland, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9275223
22nd October 1908
1909
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
487
The London Regiment
4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force
Source:9275223
1st August 1909 - 5th August 1911
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9275312
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Pawnbroker's Assistant - Jewellery Salesman
John Churchman
High Street, Kingsland, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
Source:9275312
2nd April 1911
1911
location
93 High Street, Kingsland, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9275312
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
487
The London Regiment
4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force
Source:9275223
6th August 1911 - 21st October 1912
1912
service
British Army
Sergeant
487
The London Regiment
4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force
Source:9275223
22nd October 1912 - 4th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
487
The London Regiment
1/4th Battalion (City of London)
Source:9275223
5th August 1914 - 7th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
487
The London Regiment
1/4th Battalion (City of London)
Source:9275223
8th September 1914 - 5th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
487
The London Regiment
1/4th Battalion (City of London)
Source:9275223
6th January 1915 - 16th August 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9275223
6th January 1915 - 22nd July 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Illness in France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9275223
7th June 1915 - 11th June 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9275294
27th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Illness in France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9275223
14th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
487
The London Regiment
4/4th Battalion (City of London)
Source:9275223
17th August 1915 - 3rd August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Defence Corps
118 Company (most of this period)
Source:9275223
4th August 1916 - 1919
1918
marriage
Elsie L Fry
Source:9275321
1918 - 1936
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal West Kent Regiment
5th Provisional Company
Source:9275223
1919 - 31st March 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9275223
31st March 1920
1920
location
15 Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:3751409
28th May 1920
1939
dates
Age 53
Source:9275315
29th September 1939
1939
employment
General House Decorator
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9275315
29th September 1939
1939
location
15 Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9275315
29th September 1939
1944
employment
Master Builder
Self-employed
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9275323
16th November 1944
1944
location
9 Hawkesworth Road, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9275323
16th November 1944
education
Blue School, Isleworth, Middlesex
Isleworth, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9275223
1944
death
Not War Related
1a. Haemoptysis
1b. Tuberculosis of Lungs
Bromley and District Hospital, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9275323
16th November 1944
children
Eric Hughes Risley
Source:9275328
sibling
Edward Risley
Source:9275201
sibling
Percy Jack Risley
Source:9275201
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Hughes |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 3751409 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | known 28th May 1920 | ||
| 15 Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 24 Hardy Terrace, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 55 St Alphonsus Road, Clapham, London SW | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd September 1903 | |
| 7 Lower Square, Isleworth, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 9 Hawkesworth Road, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th November 1944 | |
| 93 High Street, Kingsland, Hackney, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 93 High Street, Kingsland, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 22nd October 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force | Private | |
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 4th Battalion (City of London) - Territorial Force | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (City of London) | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (City of London) | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 4/4th Battalion (City of London) | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | Royal Defence Corps | 118 Company (most of this period) | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 487 | The London Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (City of London) | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | Royal West Kent Regiment | 5th Provisional Company | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hughes Risley | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Risley | father | ||
| Annie Risley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Risley | brother | ||
| Percy Jack Risley | brother | ||
| Edith Risley | sister | 1880 | |
| Harry G Risley | brother | 1882 | |
| Edwin Risley | brother | 1884 | |
| Ethel Risley | sister | 1888 | |
| Jack Risley | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie L Fry | wife | 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh or Sallow | Brown or Greenish-Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-22 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 Service Records 1760-1915 - Militia | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 - Short Service | Barry1338 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index (1) | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Barry1338 |
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