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We remember William Charles Risley
We remember William Charles Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1881
location
2 Milton Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9280438
6th November 1881
1887
sibling
Ernest Risley
Source:9280431
1887
1892
sibling
Ethel Risley
Source:9280431
1892
1894
sibling
Lily Risley
Source:9280431
1894
1896
sibling
Edward Risley
Source:9280431
1896
1899
sibling
Alice Risley
Source:9280431
1899
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9280431
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Dust Carman
Source:9280431
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Moselle Street, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9280431
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9280422
6th April 1901
1901
employment
Carman
Source:9280422
6th April 1901
1901
marriage
Alice Matilda Aka Lilly Law
Source:9280441
6th April 1901
1901
location
2 Moselle Street, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9280422
6th April 1901
1902
children
Florence Matilda Risley
Source:9280426
1902
1903
children
Alice Gertrude Risley
Source:9280426
1903
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9280426
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fireman
Fire Brigade
Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9280426
2nd April 1911
1911
location
23 Park Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9280426
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Source:9280413
May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3751450
18th November 1915
1919
discharge
Source:9280412
10th April 1919
1920
location
23 Park Lane, Tottenham, London N 17
United Kingdom
Source:9280413
1920
1939
dates
Age 58
Source:9280441
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Air Raid Precautions
ARP - Tottenham Borough Council
Source:9280441
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Heavy Motor Lorry Driver
Source:9280441
29th September 1939
1939
location
23 Park Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9280441
29th September 1939
1959
dates
Age 77
Source:9280443
1959
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9280413
service
British Army
Driver
96204
Royal Engineers
Source:9280412
1959
death
Source:9280443
1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 9280422 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Milton Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th November 1881 | |
| 2 Moselle Street, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 Moselle Street, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | known 6th April 1901 | ||
| 23 Park Lane, Tottenham, London N 17 | United Kingdom | known 1920 | ||
| 23 Park Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Park Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 96204 | Royal Engineers | Driver |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Matilda Risley | daughter | 1902 | |
| Alice Gertrude Risley | daughter | 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Joseph Risley | father | ||
| Mary Ann Risley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Risley | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel Risley | sister | 1892 | |
| Lily Risley | sister | 1894 | |
| Edward Risley | brother | 1896 | |
| Alice Risley | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Matilda Aka Lilly Law | wife | 6th April 1901 |
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Communities
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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 | Barry1338 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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