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We remember Harwood Charles Risley
We remember Harwood Charles Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9275444
5th April 1891
1891
location
Mode Lodging House, Sussex Grove, Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275444
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Berty Risley
Source:9275447
1895
1897
sibling
Ernest Risley
Source:9275447
1897
1899
sibling
Sidney Risley
Source:9275447
1899
1900
sibling
Edward Risley
Source:9275447
1900
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9275447
31st March 1901
1901
location
15 Nelson Row, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275447
31st March 1901
1906
dates
Age 18
Source:9275433
31st December 1906
1906
employment
Horse Keeper
Source:9275433
31st December 1906
1906
location
Kings Head Passage, Clapham Park Road, Clapham, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9275433
31st December 1906
1907
enlistment
Source:9275420
8th February 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
12488
Royal Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:9275433
8th February 1907 - 1917
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9275450
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Private, 2nd Royal Fusiliers
Source:9275450
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Hugh Rose Barracks, Jubbulpore, Central Provinces
India
military residence address
Source:9275450
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9275426
25th April 1915
1916
marriage
Ethel Maud M Walkling
Source:9275523
1916
1918
dates
Age 30
Source:9275420
30th August 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9275420
30th August 1918
1925
location
118 Clapham Road, Kennington, Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9275465
1925
1939
employment
None - Incapacitated
Source:9275523
29th September 1939
1939
location
8 Vining Street, Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9275523
29th September 1939
1960
dates
Age 70
Source:9275527
1960
service
British Army
Private
346331
Labour Corps
Source:3751425
1960
death
Source:9275527
1960
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Clapham Road, Kennington, Lambeth, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1925 | |
| 15 Nelson Row, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Vining Street, Lambeth, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Hugh Rose Barracks, Jubbulpore, Central Provinces | India | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Kings Head Passage, Clapham Park Road, Clapham, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 31st December 1906 | ||
| Mode Lodging House, Sussex Grove, Lambeth, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 346331 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 12488 | Royal Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Risley | father | ||
| Hester Aka Stella Or Estella Risley nee Popjoy | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berty Risley | brother | 1895 | |
| Ernest Risley | brother | 1897 | |
| Sidney Risley | brother | 1899 | |
| Edward Risley | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Maud M Walkling | wife | 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-12-31 | 5'8" |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 - Militia | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 | Barry1338 | |
| Parents' Marriage: GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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