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We remember Joseph Risley
We remember Joseph Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Arthur Risley
Source:9278718
1869
1871
sibling
Henry Risley
Source:9278718
1871
1873
sibling
Thomas Risley
Source:9278718
1873
1876
sibling
Maud Risley
Source:9278718
1876
1878
sibling
Harriet Risley
Source:9278721
1878
1880
1881
location
15 Waggon House Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278718
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Waggon Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278720
4th May 1881
1883
sibling
Sarah Risley
Source:9278721
1883
1886
sibling
Charles A Risley
Source:9278722
1886
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9278721
5th April 1891
1891
location
7 Albert Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278721
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9278722
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Source:9278722
31st March 1901
1901
location
97 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278722
31st March 1901
1903
dates
Age 23
Source:9278717
25th December 1903
1903
employment
Labourer
Source:9278717
25th December 1903
1903
marriage
Katherine Tassell
Source:9278726
25th December 1903
1903
location
36 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9278717
25th December 1903
1905
children
William Joseph Risley
Source:9278693
23rd April 1905
1906
children
Mary Catherine Or Katherine Risley
Source:9278693
26th September 1906
1910
children
Alfred James Risley
Source:9278693
8th July 1910
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9278724
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Source:9278724
2nd April 1911
1911
location
32 Bridport Road, Upper Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9278724
2nd April 1911
1914
children
Maud Florence Risley
Source:9278693
31st March 1914
1914
dates
Age 34
Source:9278693
31st October 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:9278693
31st October 1914
1914
enlistment
Enfield, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9278693
31st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
G/5450
Middlesex Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9278693
2nd November 1914 - 13th January 1916
1915
events
Minor breaches of discipline
Military Discipline
UK bases
United Kingdom
Pay forfeiture and confinement to barracks were the usual penalties imposed
Source:9278693
1915 - 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9278693
30th May 1915 - October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action (1)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9278693
21st October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/5450
Middlesex Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9278693
14th January 1916 - 14th June 1916
1916
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
The Court Martial found him guilty of desertion and sentenced him to six months' detention (later reduced to two months). Was released to his unit on 7 June 1916.
Source:9278693
12th February 1916 - 29th March 1916
1916
appointments
Cook
Source:9278693
February 1916 - 3rd April 1919
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/5450
Middlesex Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:9278693
15th June 1916 - 29th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9278693
15th June 1916 - July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action (2)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9278693
2nd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/5450
Middlesex Regiment
24th Battalion
Source:9278693
30th August 1916 - 11th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
TR/10/45129
100th Training Reserve Battalion
Source:9278693
12th September 1916 - 19th September 1917
1916
events
Absent without Leave
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
He received 17 days' detention and forfeiture of pay.
Source:9278693
2nd October 1916 - 18th October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
TR/10/45129
256th Battalion
Source:9278693
20th September 1917 - 26th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
TR/10/45129
Royal Sussex Regiment
52nfd Battalion
Source:9278693
27th October 1917 - 3rd April 1919
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:9278693
3rd April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9278691
3rd April 1919
1919
location
28 Larenco Road, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9278693
3rd April 1919
1939
dates
Age 59
Source:9278726
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Builder's Labourer
Source:9278726
29th September 1939
1939
location
10 Snells Park, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9278726
29th September 1939
1963
dates
Age 82
Source:9278735
7th February 1963
1963
death
Greater London
United Kingdom
Source:9278735
7th February 1963
burial
Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9278735
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 3751433 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Snells Park, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 15 Waggon House Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 28 Larenco Road, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | known 3rd April 1919 | ||
| 32 Bridport Road, Upper Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 36 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | known 25th December 1903 | ||
| 7 Albert Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 97 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Waggon Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th May 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/5450 | Middlesex Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/5450 | Middlesex Regiment | 16th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/5450 | Middlesex Regiment | 24th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | TR/10/45129 | 100th Training Reserve Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | TR/10/45129 | 256th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | G/5450 | Middlesex Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | TR/10/45129 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 52nfd 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Joseph Risley | son | 23rd April 1905 | |
| Mary Catherine Or Katherine Risley | daughter | 26th September 1906 | |
| Alfred James Risley | son | 8th July 1910 | |
| Maud Florence Risley | daughter | 31st March 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Risley | father | ||
| Harriet Risley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Risley | brother | 1869 | |
| Henry Risley | brother | 1871 | |
| Thomas Risley | brother | 1873 | |
| Maud Risley | sister | 1876 | |
| Harriet Risley | sister | 1878 | |
| Sarah Risley | sister | 1883 | |
| Charles A Risley | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Tassell | wife | 25th December 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-31 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-31 | 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 - 1914/15 Star | Barry1338 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 | Barry1338 | |
| 1881 Census | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| Gravestone inscription | Barry1338 |
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