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We remember Alec Frederick Cheasley
We remember Alec Frederick Cheasley
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
sibling
Eric Arthur Cheasley
Source:9580922
2nd November 1898
1898
location
Salter's Cottages, Merstham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9580922
25th December 1898
1901
location
Joliffe Arms, Merstham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9566667
31st March 1901
1907
sibling
Cecil George Cheasley
Source:9580954
7th July 1907
1911
employment
Telegraph messenger
Post Office
United Kingdom
Source:9579238
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Joliffe Cottages, Merstham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9579238
2nd April 1911
1913
employment
Assistant postman
Post Office
Redhill, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9579176
March 1913 - 12th February 1918
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6433627
16th March 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J51643
HMS Pembroke I
Source:6433627
16th March 1916 - 23rd June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J51643
HMS Hecla
Source:6433627
24th June 1916 - 17th November 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J51643
HMS Attentive
Source:6433627
18th November 1916 - 8th March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J51643
HMS Hecla
Source:6433627
9th March 1917 - 23rd March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J51643
HMS Pembroke I
Source:6433627
24th March 1917 - 17th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J51643
HMS Pembroke I
Source:6433627
18th May 1917 - 2nd July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J51463
HMS Woolwich
Source:6433627
3rd July 1917 - 30th June 1918
1918
employment
Postman
Post Office
Reigate and Redhill, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9579176
13th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J51463
HMS Columbine
Source:6433627
1st July 1918 - 5th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6433627
5th March 1919
1920
marriage
Alice Parsons
Source:9582424
18th September 1920
1923
children
Eileen A A Cheasley
Source:9578993
1923
1925
children
Frederick W Cheasley
Source:9578999
1925
1927
children
Leslie A Cheasley
Source:9566698
21st May 1927
1928
children
Joan L Cheasley
Source:9579004
1928
1939
employment
Supervising postman
Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9566698
29th September 1939
1975
death
Not War Related
Surrey South Eastern registration district
United Kingdom
Source:9566664
1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alec Frederick |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Cheasley |
| Source | 9579064 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Joliffe Cottages, Merstham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Joliffe Arms, Merstham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Salter's Cottages, Merstham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th December 1898 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J51643 | HMS Hecla | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J51643 | HMS Attentive | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J51643 | HMS Hecla | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J51643 | HMS Pembroke I | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J51643 | HMS Pembroke I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J51463 | HMS Woolwich | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J51643 | HMS Pembroke I | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J51463 | HMS Columbine | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen A A Cheasley | daughter | 1923 | |
| Frederick W Cheasley | son | 1925 | |
| Joan L Cheasley | daughter | 1928 | |
| Leslie A Cheasley | son | 21st May 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Richardson | mother | ||
| Frederick William Cheasley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil George Cheasley | brother | 7th July 1907 | |
| Eric Arthur Cheasley | brother | 2nd November 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Parsons | wife | 18th September 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-16 | 5'5" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 |
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