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We remember Fred Rusby
We remember Fred Rusby
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1907
employment
Pawnbroker's Assistant
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:9630412
1907
1907
dates
Age 27
Source:9630412
28th August 1907
1907
marriage
Elizabeth Bayliss
Source:9630412
28th August 1907
1917
enlistment
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:9631528
11th April 1917
1917
employment
Shop Manager
Shaw's of Bradford and Leeds
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:9631528
1917
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
223436
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3855850
1918
1953
dates
Age 72
Source:9630789
17th March 1953
1953
employment
Retail Draper and Outfitter
Self
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:9630789
1953
children
Florence Rusby
Source:9637085
children
Mary Rusby
Source:9637085
children
George Rusby
Source:9637085
service
British Army
Gunner
223436
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3855850
1953
death
Not War Related
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:9630789
17th March 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Rusby |
| Source | 3855850 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 223436 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 223436 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rusby | daughter | ||
| Florence Rusby | daughter | ||
| George Rusby | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Rhodes | mother | ||
| Jonas Rusby | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bayliss | wife | 28th August 1907 |
Media
Media
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Birth certificate for Fred Rusby, Leeds, 1880This certificate was issued in 1895, 'for the purposes of The Factory and Workshop Act 1891' at the start of Fred's working life. On the back of the certificate, Fred's occupation is given as 'Cabinet Maker'
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Birth Certificate Fred Rusby, Leeds, 1880 2This is the reverse side of Fred's birth certificate issued in 1895 'for the purposes of the Factory and Workshop Act 1891'. Here it notes his occupation as Cabinet MakerContributed by:
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Fred Rusby and the Temperance MovementThis flyer shows Fred championing Temperance. He is shown as part of the Leeds Temperance Society's Rescue Crew.Contributed by:
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Fred Rusby and Elizabeth Bayliss Marriage 1907 1Fred and Lizzie's original marriage certificate from the family archive.Contributed by:
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Fred Rusby and Elizabeth Bayliss Marriage 1907 2The second part of Fred and Lizzie's original marriage certificate from the family archive.Contributed by:
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Death Cert. Fred Rusby, 1953Original death certificate from the family archive.Contributed by:
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Fred and Lizzie Rusby, WW1From the family archive, possibly the only photo we have of Fred in uniform.Contributed by:
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Straight is the Line of DutyFrom the little1918 war diary Fred kept. Written in pencil.Contributed by:
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Fred Rusby's War Diary Enlistment etcNotes and addresses at the back of Fred's diary including enlistment with RFA.Contributed by:
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Called to Higher Service: Fred RusbyObituary and death announcements for Fred Rusby from the family album.Contributed by:
Eleanor142622
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate for Fred Rusby, Leeds, 1880 | Eleanor142622 | |
| Birth Certificate Fred Rusby, Leeds, 1880 2 | Eleanor142622 | |
| Fred Rusby and the Temperance Movement | Eleanor142622 | |
| Fred Rusby and Elizabeth Bayliss Marriage 1907 1 | Eleanor142622 | |
| Fred Rusby and Elizabeth Bayliss Marriage 1907 2 | Eleanor142622 | |
| Fred Rusby | Eleanor142622 | |
| Death Cert. Fred Rusby, 1953 | Eleanor142622 | |
| Fred and Lizzie Rusby, WW1 | Eleanor142622 | |
| Straight is the Line of Duty | Eleanor142622 | |
| Fred Rusby's War Diary Enlistment etc | Eleanor142622 | |
| Called to Higher Service: Fred Rusby | Eleanor142622 |
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