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We remember Henry James Anstey
We remember Henry James Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1891
dates
Age 18
Source:6986435
16th December 1891
1891
service
British Army
Private
3454
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:6986435
21st December 1891
1896
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3454
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:6986435
1st August 1896
1900
service
British Army
Corporal
3454
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:6986435
28th April 1900 - 15th December 1907
1906
marriage
Lottie Ethel Allan Bryant
Source:6986435
29th May 1906
1907
children
Ernest Henry Anstey
Source:6986435
5th April 1907
1908
children
Ivy Edith May Anstey
Source:6986435
7th October 1908
1910
children
Herbert Frederick Anstey
Source:6986435
21st August 1910
1912
children
Albert Glanville Anstey
Source:6986435
28th December 1912
1914
dates
Age 40
Source:6986435
15th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9956
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:6986435
15th August 1914 - 15th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
9956
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:6986435
15th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
9956
Somerset Light Infantry
4th Battalion
Source:6986435
17th January 1915 - 13th April 1918
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6986435
24th July 1915 - 12th October 1917
1916
children
Violet Marjorie Anstey
Source:6986435
13th September 1916
1918
dates
Age 44
Source:6986386
13th April 1918
1918
discharge
Source:6986386
13th April 1918
location
11 Great Western Street, Barton Hill, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6986435
1933
death
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6986441
1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 6986386 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Great Western Street, Barton Hill, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9956 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 9956 | Somerset Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 9956 | Somerset Light Infantry | 4th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 3454 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 3454 | Somerset Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 3454 | Somerset Light Infantry | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Henry Anstey | son | 5th April 1907 | |
| Ivy Edith May Anstey | daughter | 7th October 1908 | |
| Herbert Frederick Anstey | son | 21st August 1910 | |
| Albert Glanville Anstey | son | 28th December 1912 | |
| Violet Marjorie Anstey | daughter | 13th September 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Anstey | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie Ethel Allan Bryant | wife | 29th May 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-15 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-12-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Pension Records (Ancestry) | Hannah21187 |
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