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We remember Maurice Wray
We remember Maurice Wray
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Harrison W Wray
Source:7622851
1882
1887
sibling
Frank Rob Wray
Source:7622849
1887
1892
sibling
Kenneth M Wray
Source:7622851
1892
1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:7622851
1901
1901
location
Palace Road, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622851
1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:7622849
1911
1911
employment
Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:7622849
1911
1911
location
24 Kingsmead Road, Streatham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622849
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6993941
4th November 1914
1916
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
London Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9106568
15th March 1916
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4889246
5th March 1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9292
London Regiment
Source:4889246
service
British Army
Lieutenant
London Regiment
Source:4889246
service
British Army
Acting Captain
London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade)
5th City of London Rifles
Source:4889246
1977
death
Henley, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:4889246
June 1977
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 | 9292 | London Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | London Regiment | 5th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) | 5th City of London Rifles | Acting Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Rob Wray | brother | 1887 | |
| Harrison W Wray | brother | 1882 | |
| Kenneth M Wray | brother | 1892 |
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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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Richard106785 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank R Wray and Maurice Wray’s memoir | Imperial1 | |
| Frank Rob WRAY (Brother) | Peter34996 | |
| Forces Travel Record | Richard106785 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Regiment | Peter34996 |
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