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We remember Harry Taysum
We remember Harry Taysum
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6168159
Source:7270208
1880
1881
location
The Retreat, Chalford, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:6168161
1881
1901
employment
Cabinet maker
Source:6168163
1901
1911
marriage
Ada Walker
Source:6168164
1911
service
British Army
Private
1985
Gloucestershire Hussars
Source:4382505
service
British Army
Private
1985
Gloucestershire Yeomanry
Source:4382505
service
British Army
Private
1985
Corps of Hussars
Source:4382505
service
British Army
Private
1985
Royal Gloucestershire Hussars
Source:7270208
1915
death
Died of wounds
Source:7270208
Source:6168168
20th October 1915
burial
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sibling
William Taysum
Source:6168161
sibling
Robert Taysum
Source:6168161
sibling
Charles Taysum
Source:6168161
sibling
Cassie Taysum
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sibling
Harold E Taysum
Source:6168162
sibling
Randolph Taysum
Source:6168162
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Taysum |
| Source | 4382505 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat, Chalford, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1985 | Gloucestershire Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 1985 | Gloucestershire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 1985 | Corps of Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 1985 | Royal Gloucestershire Hussars | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Taysum | mother | ||
| William Taysum | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Taysum | brother | ||
| Robert Taysum | brother | ||
| Charles Taysum | brother | ||
| Cassie Taysum | sister | ||
| Harold E Taysum | brother | ||
| Randolph Taysum | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Walker | wife | 1911 |
Media
Media
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Gloucestershire Hussars memorial, cathedral greenMemorial to war dead, showing Harry Taysum's nameContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Christ Church School Chalford Roll of HonourMore about Christ Church School Chalford Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'Stroud News' | Camilla1017 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Taysum | Camilla1017 | |
| Harry Taysum at work | Camilla1017 | |
| Harry Taysum playing double bass | Camilla1017 | |
| Gloucestershire Hussars memorial, cathedral green | Camilla1017 | |
| Harry Taysum | Camilla1017 |
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