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We remember Henry Alfred Styles
We remember Henry Alfred Styles
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Gertrude Emily Styles
Source:8551778
1878
1889
1889
location
Sussex Villa, Brightons, Polmont, Stirling, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8551766
26th April 1889
1890
sibling
William Daniel Styles
Source:8551778
August 1890
1891
location
133 Park Road, Clapham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8551778
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Sydney Styles
Source:8552390
1891
1894
sibling
Margaret Styles
Source:8552390
1894
1901
location
97 St Olafs Road, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8552390
31st March 1901
1908
dates
Age 18
Source:8550854
19th October 1908
1908
enlistment
Mill Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:8550854
19th October 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
5999
Middlesex Regiment (Special Reserve)
5th Battalion
Source:8550877
19th October 1908 - 20th January 1909
1909
employment
Outdoor Porter
United Kingdom
Source:8550877
21st January 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private
L/12453
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8550877
4th March 1909 - 7th September 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
12453
Middlesex Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8550877
8th September 1910 - 14th December 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
12453
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8550877
15th December 1913 - 4th February 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4127100
7th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
12453
Field Prison, Rouen
Source:8550877
5th February 1915 - 5th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
12453
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8550877
6th November 1915 - 18th May 1916
1916
death
Killed - self inflicted gun shot wound to the head.
Source:7041916
Source:8550877
18th May 1916
burial
Somme
France
E. 12
Source:7041916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Alfred |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Styles |
| Source | 8550877 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Park Road, Clapham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 97 St Olafs Road, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Sussex Villa, Brightons, Polmont, Stirling, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th April 1889 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5999 | Middlesex Regiment (Special Reserve) | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12453 | Middlesex Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12453 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12453 | Field Prison, Rouen | Private | ||
| British Army | 12453 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/12453 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Styles | father | ||
| Susan Styles nee Squibb | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Emily Styles | step-sister | 1878 | |
| William Daniel Styles | brother | August 1890 | |
| Sydney Styles | brother | 1891 | |
| Margaret Styles | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-01-20 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-01-20 | 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Births | Gordon760 |
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