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We remember Frank Rob Wray
We remember Frank Rob Wray
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Harrison W Wray
Source:7622844
1882
1887
1892
sibling
Kenneth M Wray
Source:7622844
1892
1894
sibling
Maurice Wray
Source:7622842
1894
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:7622844
1901
1901
location
Palace Road, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622844
1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:7622842
1911
1911
employment
Salesman
Source:7622842
1911
1911
location
24 Kingsmead Road, Streatham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622842
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9826
London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade)
5th City of London Rifles
Source:4888958
1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4888958
4th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Kent Fortress
Source:9106642
20th May 1915
1915
commission
Source:4888958
21st May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers (Formerly London Rifle Brigade)
Source:9106644
1st June 1916
1967
death
Wayland
United Kingdom
Source:4888958
September 1967
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Kingsmead Road, Streatham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Palace Road, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9826 | London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) | 5th City of London Rifles | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Kent Fortress | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers (Formerly London Rifle Brigade) | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Wray | father | ||
| Mary Anne HARRISON | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Wray | brother | 1894 | |
| Harrison W Wray | brother | 1882 | |
| Kenneth M Wray | brother | 1892 |
Media
Media
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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 | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank R Wray and Maurice Wray’s memoir | Imperial1 | |
| Maurice WRAY (Brother) | Peter34996 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | Peter34996 | |
| Promo to 2nd L | Richard106785 | |
| Promo to Lieutenant / Acting Captain | Richard106785 |
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