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We remember Herbert Henry Anstey
We remember Herbert Henry Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas John Anstey
Source:7740523
1875
1876
sibling
Bessie Amelia Anstey
Source:7740523
1876
1879
1880
sibling
Sarah Ethel Anstey
Source:7740523
1880
1881
location
Tyn Y Pren, Llanfor, Merionethshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7740518
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Charles James Anstey
Source:7740523
1882
1888
sibling
Reginald John L Anstey
Source:7740523
1888
1891
location
Keepers Lodge, Dodswell, Wood End, Cranfield, Bedforshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7740519
5th April 1891
1901
location
Latheron, Caithness, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6982174
31st March 1901
1911
location
Kings Head Inn, Syresham, Brackley, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:7740521
2nd April 1911
1915
location
The Lodge, Biddlesden Brackley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6969551
1915
1915
dates
Age 36
Source:6969542
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Gamekeeper
United Kingdom
Source:6969542
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:6969542
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1863
King Edward's Horse
2nd Battalion
Source:6969542
11th December 1915 - 7th September 1917
1915
location
Court Road, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6969542
11th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
59039
Royal Fusiliers
6th Battalion
Source:6969542
8th September 1917 - 13th October 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6969542
12th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
26203
East Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6969542
14th October 1917
1918
hospitalisation
GSW right leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:6969542
23rd August 1918
1918
marriage
Jane Mennin Crisp
Source:6969542
5th December 1918
1919
location
7c Bickenhall Mansions, Marylebone, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6969542
3rd January 1919
1921
children
Reginald A S Anstey
Source:7740522
1921
service
British Army
Scottish Yeomanry
Source:6969542
service
British Army
1066
Lovats Scouts
Source:6969542
1958
death
Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:6982176
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Henry |
| Initials | HH |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 6969542 |
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Source | 6969542 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7c Bickenhall Mansions, Marylebone, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd January 1919 | |
| Court Road, Cranfield, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| Keepers Lodge, Dodswell, Wood End, Cranfield, Bedforshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Kings Head Inn, Syresham, Brackley, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Latheron, Caithness, Scotland | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| The Lodge, Biddlesden Brackley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Tyn Y Pren, Llanfor, Merionethshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Scottish Yeomanry | ||||
| British Army | 59039 | Royal Fusiliers | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 26203 | East Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1066 | Lovats Scouts | |||
| British Army | 1863 | King Edward's Horse | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald A S Anstey | son | 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| George Anstey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas John Anstey | brother | 1875 | |
| Bessie Amelia Anstey | sister | 1876 | |
| Sarah Ethel Anstey | sister | 1880 | |
| Charles James Anstey | brother | 1882 | |
| Reginald John L Anstey | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Mennin Crisp | wife | 5th December 1918 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Surrey Regiment, 1st Battalion Rank and File Index | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Children search | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Sibling search | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Charles James Anstey | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Reginald John L Anstey | Hannah21187 |
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