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We remember Herbert Owen Bright
We remember Herbert Owen Bright
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Annie Bright
Source:8625397
1875
1877
sibling
Henry Bright
Source:8625407
1877
1879
sibling
Walter Bright
Source:8625397
1879
1883
birth
Churcham, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9083040
Source:8625407
6th August 1883
1886
sibling
Amy Bright
Source:8625397
1886
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:8625397
5th April 1891
1891
location
School House, Church Lane, Bulley, Westbury, Glos
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625397
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:8625398
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Clerk
London
United Kingdom
Source:8625398
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8625407
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Railway
London
United Kingdom
Source:8625407
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Filey Avenue, Stamford Hill, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625407
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Hackney, London
United Kingdom
Source:8624687
4th December 1915
1916
marriage
Eleanor Frances Auvache
Source:8624687
10th August 1916
1916
location
3 Bergholt Crescent, Stamford Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:8624687
10th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:8624687
19th August 1916
1916
employment
Clerk
London
United Kingdom
Source:8624687
19th August 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8624687
11th February 1917 - 3rd April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8624687
11th September 1919
1919
location
64 Dunsmore Road, Stamford Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:8624687
11th September 1919
1939
location
64 Portland Villas, Hove, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9083040
29th September 1939
1958
dates
Age 74
Source:8625402
1958
service
British Army
Private
81570
Machine Gun Corps
Source:8624687
1958
death
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8625402
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Owen |
| Initials | HO |
| Last Name | Bright |
| Source | 8624685 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Filey Avenue, Stamford Hill, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Bergholt Crescent, Stamford Hill, London | United Kingdom | known 10th August 1916 | ||
| 64 Dunsmore Road, Stamford Hill, London | United Kingdom | known 11th September 1919 | ||
| 64 Portland Villas, Hove, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| School House, Church Lane, Bulley, Westbury, Glos | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 81570 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Bright | mother | ||
| Alfred Bright | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Bright | sister | 1875 | |
| Walter Bright | brother | 1879 | |
| Amy Bright | sister | 1886 | |
| Henry Bright | brother | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Frances Auvache | wife | 10th August 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-04 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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