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We remember Archibald Baden Lay
We remember Archibald Baden Lay
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Ada Lay
Source:8789702
1888
1890
sibling
Frederick Lay
Source:8789702
1890
1892
sibling
Bertha Matilda Lay
Source:8789714
1892
1895
sibling
Horace Stanley Lay
Source:8789783
22nd March 1895
1900
1901
location
Fire Station, Queens Road, Deptford, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8789702
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Albert Cecil Lay
Source:8789783
24th September 1903
1907
sibling
Hilda Violet Lay
Source:8789714
1907
1911
location
199 Fire Station, Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London SE
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8789714
2nd April 1911
1916
employment
Greaser
London Brighton and South Coast Railway
New Cross Station
United Kingdom
Source:8790685
7th September 1916
1918
dates
Age 18
Source:8787773
28th January 1918
1918
employment
Plumber's mate
Deptford
United Kingdom
Source:8787773
28th January 1918
1918
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:8787773
28th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J83655
Pembroke
Source:8787773
28th January 1918 - 13th June 1918
1918
marriage
Violet Louisa
Source:8787798
5th May 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J83655
HMS Duke
Source:8787773
14th June 1918 - 22nd August 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J83655
HMS Hannibal
Source:8787773
23rd August 1918 - 30th September 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J83655
HMS Egmont
Source:8787773
1st October 1918 - 17th December 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J83655
HMS Victory X
Source:8787773
18th December 1918 - 18th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 19
Source:8787798
22nd May 1919
1919
employment
Blacksmith's mate
United Kingdom
Source:8787798
22nd May 1919
1919
location
3 Bradmill Road, Forest Hill, London SE23
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8787798
22nd May 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
AC2
329993
Adv Base Sqdn Archangel Russia
Source:8787798
23rd July 1919 - 7th August 1919
1919
theatres
Russia :3
Source:8787798
23rd July 1919 - 7th August 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8787798
10th October 1919
service
Royal Navy
J83655
Source:6464582
1967
death
Unknown
Thanet
United Kingdom
Source:8790709
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald Baden |
| Initials | AB |
| Last Name | Lay |
| Source | 6464582 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 Fire Station, Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London SE | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Bradmill Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd May 1919 | |
| Fire Station, Queens Road, Deptford, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J83655 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J83655 | Pembroke | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J83655 | HMS Duke | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J83655 | HMS Hannibal | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J83655 | HMS Egmont | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J83655 | HMS Victory X | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 329993 | Adv Base Sqdn Archangel Russia | AC2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Louise Lay | mother | ||
| James John Lay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Lay | sister | 1888 | |
| Frederick Lay | brother | 1890 | |
| Bertha Matilda Lay | sister | 1892 | |
| Hilda Violet Lay | sister | 1907 | |
| Albert Cecil Lay | brother | 24th September 1903 | |
| Horace Stanley Lay | brother | 22nd March 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Louisa | wife | 5th May 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-01-28 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-05-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Hatcham Park Parish Register | Carol11629 | |
| All UK, Railway Employment Records, 1833-1956 | Carol11629 | |
| GRO index of deaths 1916- | Carol11629 |
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