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We remember Henry Edward Selves
We remember Henry Edward Selves
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1881
location
5 Provedence Row, Blue Bell Hill, Burham, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9033264
1881
1890
service
British Army
Private
2896
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st & 2nd Battalion
Source:9033173
14th December 1890 - 12th December 1902
1891
location
The West Kent Regiment at Shorncliffe Camp, Cheriton, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9033266
1891
1899
marriage
Lizzie Medhurst
Source:9033173
11th November 1899
1900
children
Annie E Selves
Source:9033173
9th February 1900
1903
children
Frederick Selves
Source:9033258
1903
1904
children
William Selves
Source:9033258
1904
1907
children
Charles T Selves
Source:9033173
23rd October 1907
1911
location
Rose Acre, Bearsted, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9033258
1911
1914
children
George E Selves
Source:9033173
10th May 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
20335
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
2/4th Supernumary Company
Source:9033173
26th October 1914
1916
service
British Army
Private
27469
Royal Defence Corps
59th Coy
Source:9033173
29th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
34050
Bedfordshire Regiment
12th (Transport Workers) Battalion
Source:9033173
24th December 1916 - 22nd February 1919
1919
location
Park Row, Aylesford, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9033173
22nd February 1919
location
Eccles near Aylesford, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9033173
1954
death
Tonbridge, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9033276
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Selves |
| Source | 9033173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Provedence Row, Blue Bell Hill, Burham, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Eccles near Aylesford, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Park Row, Aylesford, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd February 1919 | |
| Rose Acre, Bearsted, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| The West Kent Regiment at Shorncliffe Camp, Cheriton, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20335 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 2/4th Supernumary Company | Private | |
| British Army | 27469 | Royal Defence Corps | 59th Coy | Private | |
| British Army | 2896 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st & 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 34050 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 12th (Transport Workers) Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie E Selves | daughter | 9th February 1900 | |
| Charles T Selves | son | 23rd October 1907 | |
| George E Selves | son | 10th May 1914 | |
| Frederick Selves | son | 1903 | |
| William Selves | son | 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Joseph Selves | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Medhurst | wife | 11th November 1899 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Pension Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch England Marriages, 1538–1973 for Henry Selves | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Bearsted, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census Burham, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1891 census Cheriton, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Death Sep 1954 for Henry E Selves | Bearsted33934 |
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