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We remember Orry Arthur James Brookes
We remember Orry Arthur James Brookes
Duplicate of C A J Brookes
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1896
sibling
Susan M
Source:9165731
1896
1898
sibling
Reginald
Source:9165856
1898
1900
sibling
Ellalina M
Source:9165731
1900
1901
sibling
Gladys
Source:9165856
1901
1901
location
24, Devonport Road, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
Source:9165731
1901
1911
location
85, Westbourne Park Road, London, W.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9165910
1911
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
2444
London Regiment
6th lond Battalion
Source:9165727
1916
1918
marriage
Nora Stearns
Source:9165736
1918
1932
marriage
Irene E Warren
Source:9165739
1932
1958
death
Unknown
Harrow
United Kingdom
Source:9165740
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Orry Arthur James |
| Initials | OAJ |
| Last Name | Brookes |
| Source | 9165727 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Devonport Road, Hammersmith | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| 85, Westbourne Park Road, London, W. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2444 | London Regiment | 6th lond Battalion | Rifleman |
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 E | mother | ||
| Arthur E Brookes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan M | sister | 1896 | |
| Ellalina M | sister | 1900 | |
| Reginald | brother | 1898 | |
| Gladys | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Stearns | wife | 1918 | |
| Irene E Warren | wife | 1932 |
Media
Media
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1911 CensusOrry Brookes shown living with his aunt and uncle in London. Image from ancestry.co.uk
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Letter regarding initials on medalLetter from Rifleman Brookes stating that his medal has been wrongly inscribed as C.A.J Brookes. Image from British Army Service Records, 'Lives' IWMContributed by:
Susan26537
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Susan26537 | |
| Letter regarding initials on medal | Susan26537 |
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We remember Orry Arthur James Brookes
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