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We remember Archie Wells
We remember Archie Wells
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Florence Or Flora Wells
Source:9234007
30th August 1896
1898
1899
sibling
Herbert Wells
Source:9233926
8th October 1899
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9233867
31st March 1901
1901
location
Barracks Yard, Dagnall, Edlesborough, Bucks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9233867
31st March 1901
1903
education
To Standard 7. Passed Standard 5 Labour Certificate.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9317228
2nd September 1903 - 1st March 1911
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9233863
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Office Boy on the Ashridge Estate
Earl Brownlow
The Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9233863
2nd April 1911
1911
location
39 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9233863
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9321997
1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2334
Hertfordshire Yeomanry
Source:9321997
1915
1918
service
British Army
Private
105646
Hertfordshire Yeomanry
Source:9234008
1918
1919
discharge
Source:9234924
1919
1919
location
39 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9234924
1919
1919
employment
Police Recruit
Zimbabwe
Source:9234924
10th December 1919
1925
dates
Age 27
Source:9234831
6th June 1925
1925
location
Ashridge, Great Berkhampstead, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9234851
6th June 1925 - 1st October 1925
1938
dates
Age 40
Source:9234875
1st August 1938
1953
dates
Age 55
Source:9234899
6th September 1953
employment
Civil Servant in Southern Rhodesia
Zimbabwe
Source:9234875
employment
Policeman in Southern Rhodesia
Zimbabwe
Source:9234831
marriage
Jessie Falconer
Source:9234875
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9321997
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:9321997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archie |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Wells |
| Source | 4691978 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 39 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 | |
| Ashridge, Great Berkhampstead, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | 6th June 1925 - 1st October 1925 | |
| Barracks Yard, Dagnall, Edlesborough, Bucks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2334 | Hertfordshire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 105646 | Hertfordshire Yeomanry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Wells | mother | ||
| Charles Wells | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Or Flora Wells | sister | 30th August 1896 | |
| Herbert Wells | brother | 8th October 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Falconer | wife |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Archie’s entry reads WELLS, Archibald, The Hertfordshire Yeomanry.
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Hertfordshire Yeomanry WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry in which Archie Wells served.
Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Yeomanry WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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