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We remember Ivor John Tilley
We remember Ivor John Tilley
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
William George Tilley
Source:8663495
27th November 1888
1891
sibling
Albert Edward Tilley
Source:8663495
10th February 1891
1896
sibling
Clara Maude Tilley
Source:8663495
27th August 1896
1899
location
10 Jones Street, Baneswell, Newport, Mon.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8663489
3rd September 1899
1899
1901
location
62 Jones Street, Baneswell, Newport
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8663495
1901
1902
sibling
Edgar Ernest Tilley
Source:8663495
12th March 1902
1905
sibling
Reginald Alfred Tilley
Source:8663495
19th June 1905
1908
sibling
Queenie May Tilley
Source:8663495
1st May 1908
1915
employment
Nailworker
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8663614
17th August 1915
1916
enlistment
Newport
United Kingdom
Source:8663631
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8663631
1916 - 1918
1918
service
British Army
Rifleman
50300
South Lancashire Regiment
166 Brigade
Source:8663518
1918
1918
location
41 North Street, Baneswell, Newport
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8663518
1918
1919
service
British Army
Rifleman
50300
South Lancashire regiment
Source:8663631
1919
1922
marriage
Florence May Sidney
Source:8663513
15th April 1922
1939
location
72 Hoskins Street, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8663652
1939
1942
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8663665
1942
service
British Army
Private
50300
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:4449376
service
British Army
Private
80277
South Wales Borderers
Source:4449376
1962
death
Pontypool Hospital, Griffithstown, Pontypool
United Kingdom
Source:8663646
7th November 1962
burial
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8663646
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ivor John |
| Initials | IJ |
| Last Name | Tilley |
| Source | 4449376 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jones Street, Baneswell, Newport, Mon. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd September 1899 | |
| 41 North Street, Baneswell, Newport | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 62 Jones Street, Baneswell, Newport | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| 72 Hoskins Street, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50300 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 80277 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 50300 | South Lancashire Regiment | 166 Brigade | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 50300 | South Lancashire regiment | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Tilley, Nee Morgan | mother | ||
| James Tilley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William George Tilley | brother | 27th November 1888 | |
| Albert Edward Tilley | brother | 10th February 1891 | |
| Clara Maude Tilley | sister | 27th August 1896 | |
| Edgar Ernest Tilley | brother | 12th March 1902 | |
| Reginald Alfred Tilley | brother | 19th June 1905 | |
| Queenie May Tilley | sister | 1st May 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May Sidney | wife | 15th April 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-17 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Birth CertificateBirth Certificate for Ivor John Tilley - born at 10 Jones St, Newport.
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1901 CensusTilley family at 62 Jones St, Baneswell, Newport, Monmouthshire.Contributed by:
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Ivor - South Lancashire Regt.Ivor (right), brother Edward Albert (left), father James (rear)Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage of Ivor to Florence (All Saints Church, Newport)Contributed by:
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Record of Service WW1Interesting to note number of discharges - Under Age!Contributed by:
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Discharge RN DivisionAgain discharged - 'Under Age'. This followed Ivor's first discharge, from the South Wales Borderers July 6, 1915.Contributed by:
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Service Medal Award RollMedals awarded to Ivor John Tilley - South Lancashire RegimentContributed by:
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London Gazette NoticeDistinguished Service Medal Announcement - page 5568.Contributed by:
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth Certificate | Robert244 | |
| 1901 Census | Robert244 | |
| Ivor John Tilley | Robert244 | |
| Ivor and close family at Buckingham Palace | Robert244 | |
| Ivor - South Lancashire Regt. | Robert244 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Robert244 | |
| Absent Voters List | Robert244 | |
| Record of Service WW1 | Robert244 | |
| Discharge RN Division | Robert244 | |
| Medal Index Card | Robert244 | |
| Service Medal Award Roll | Robert244 | |
| Roll - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Robert244 | |
| Headstone of Ivor John Tilley | Robert244 | |
| 1939 Register | Robert244 | |
| DSM Notification | Robert244 | |
| London Gazette Notice | Robert244 |
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