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We remember Henry James Colby
We remember Henry James Colby
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1891
enlistment
Shoeburyness
United Kingdom
Source:6970128
8th December 1891
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6970128
16th October 1919
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6970128
16th October 1919
1919
awards
MBE Military Division
Other War Service Award
Source:6970128
12th December 1919
1920
discharge
Source:6970128
14th September 1920
service
British Army
Serjeant Major
87776
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5199117
1954
death
Not War Related
Shoeburyness
United Kingdom
Source:6192356
7th May 1954
burial
South Shoebury, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6192356
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Colby |
| Source | 5199117 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 87776 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MBE Military Division | Other War Service Award | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Colby | mother | ||
| Robert Colby | father |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Henry James Colby and wife Caroline Ethel ne James | John73868 |
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