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We remember Raymond Walter Softly
We remember Raymond Walter Softly
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Edith Mary Softly
Source:8574197
1872
1877
sibling
James E Softly
Source:8574198
1877
1879
sibling
Florence E Softly
Source:8574197
1879
1880
sibling
Arthur W Softly
Source:8574198
1880
1884
sibling
Maud F Softly
Source:8574198
1884
1886
sibling
Evaline Softly
Source:8574197
1886
1889
1891
location
The Post Office - Stanly House, Manea, Ely, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8574198
April 1891
1901
location
the Post Office - Stanly House, Manea, Ely, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8574197
April 1901
1904
employment
Temporary Boy Clerk
Civil Service - Post Office
London
United Kingdom
Source:8574191
July 1904
1907
employment
Registry Assistant Secretary's Office
Civil Service - Post Office
London
United Kingdom
Source:8574192
29th April 1907
1911
location
3 Holland Road, Brixton, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8574194
April 1911
1912
employment
2nd Division Clerk
Civil Service - Customs and Excise
London
United Kingdom
Source:8574193
2nd May 1912
1914
marriage
Clara Winnifred Allen
Source:8574202
1914 - 7th May 1931
1915
service
British Army
Private
2154
London Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8574196
17th March 1915 - 19th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
2154
London Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8574196
30th January 1916 - 8th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2154
London Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8574196
9th March 1916 - 18th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
2154
London Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8574196
19th July 1916 - 2nd April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
S4/066127
Army Service Corps
311 Company
Source:8574196
15th June 1917 - 15th March 1919
1922
location
106 Drakefield Road, Balham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8574200
1922
1931
death
Unknown
Weir Hospital Grove Road Balham
United Kingdom
Source:8574199
7th May 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Raymond Walter |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Softly |
| Source | 8574191 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Drakefield Road, Balham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 | |
| 3 Holland Road, Brixton, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 | |
| The Post Office - Stanly House, Manea, Ely, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| the Post Office - Stanly House, Manea, Ely, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2154 | London Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2154 | London Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 2154 | London Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 2154 | London Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | S4/066127 | Army Service Corps | 311 Company | Acting Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Softly | mother | ||
| William Allen Softly | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mary Softly | sister | 1872 | |
| Florence E Softly | sister | 1879 | |
| Evaline Softly | sister | 1886 | |
| James E Softly | brother | 1877 | |
| Arthur W Softly | brother | 1880 | |
| Maud F Softly | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Winnifred Allen | wife | 1914 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette - 5 Aug 1904 | Michael40130 | |
| London Gazette - 3 May 1907 | Michael40130 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette - 7 Jun 1912 | Michael40130 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CSR cap badge | Michael40130 |
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