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We remember Henry George Anstey
We remember Henry George Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Arthur Charles Anstey
Source:6988766
1876
1877
sibling
Alfred Anstey
Source:6988766
1877
1880
sibling
Florence Anstey
Source:6988761
1880
1882
sibling
William John Anstey
Source:6988761
1882
1884
sibling
Herbert Anstey
Source:6988761
1884
1886
sibling
Laura Emily Anstey
Source:6988761
1886
1888
sibling
Edwin Anstey
Source:6988761
1888
1891
sibling
Annie Anstey
Source:6988761
1891
1893
1901
location
70 High Street, Upper Weston, Bath
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6969523
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Engineer Fitter
Source:6969528
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 21
Source:6969519
14th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Bath, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6969519
14th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
Royal Engineers
Source:6969519
14th September 1914 - 15th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Pioneer
Royal Engineers
17th Signal Company
Source:6969519
15th September 1914 - 31st July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:646358
12th July 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Admitted to 53rd Field Ambulance. Discharged to duty.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6969519
16th October 1915 - 17th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
52121
Royal Engineers
NEF 17th Divisional Signal Company
Source:6969519
1st August 1916
education
Weston Boys School
Weston, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6988756
employment
Apprentice
Messrs Stothert and Pitt
Bath, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6969519
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 6969519 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 High Street, Upper Weston, Bath | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Driver | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 17th Signal Company | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 52121 | Royal Engineers | NEF 17th Divisional Signal Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann White | mother | ||
| John Alvis Anstey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Emily Anstey | sister | 1886 | |
| Florence Anstey | sister | 1880 | |
| William John Anstey | brother | 1882 | |
| Herbert Anstey | brother | 1884 | |
| Edwin Anstey | brother | 1888 | |
| Annie Anstey | sister | 1891 | |
| Arthur Charles Anstey | brother | 1876 | |
| Alfred Anstey | brother | 1877 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Weston Boys' Roll of Honour | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Parents' marriage | Hannah21187 | |
| BathBMD: Sibling search | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Herbert Anstey | Hannah21187 |
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