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We remember Henry Thomas Risley
We remember Henry Thomas Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1895
sibling
Edward Alfred Risley
Source:9276786
1895
1897
sibling
Reginald Risley
Source:9276782
1897
1899
sibling
Frederick James Risley
Source:9276786
1899
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9276782
31st March 1901
1901
location
117 Angel Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9276782
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Winifred Victoria Risley
Source:9276786
1901
1903
sibling
Elizabeth Risley
Source:9276786
1903
1904
sibling
Arthur Risley
Source:9276786
1904
1908
sibling
Bertie Risley
Source:9276786
1908
1910
sibling
Alice May Risley
Source:9276786
1910
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9276786
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Electrician's Labourer
Gas Works
Source:9276786
2nd April 1911
1911
location
117 Angel Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9276786
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Electrician's Mate
Source:9276767
27th September 1911
1911
enlistment
Source:9276767
27th September 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
SS111371
Source:9276767
27th September 1911 - 20th November 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS111371
Source:9276767
21st November 1912 - 23rd April 1919
1915
marriage
Elsie M Yeardley
Source:9276795
1915
1919
discharge
Source:9276767
23rd April 1919
1924
children
Henry T Risley
Source:9276795
1st May 1924
1926
children
Peter R Risley
Source:9276795
1st June 1926
1939
employment
Boiler Fireman
Source:9276795
29th September 1939
1939
location
47 North Cottages, St Albans, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9276795
29th September 1939
1982
death
Source:9276800
1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Thomas |
| Initials | HT |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 6607443 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Angel Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 117 Angel Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 47 North Cottages, St Albans, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS111371 | Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | SS111371 | Stoker 2nd Class |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry T Risley | son | 1st May 1924 | |
| Peter R Risley | son | 1st June 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Risley | mother | ||
| Henry Thomas Risley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Risley | brother | 1897 | |
| Elizabeth Risley | sister | 1903 | |
| Arthur Risley | brother | 1904 | |
| Bertie Risley | brother | 1908 | |
| Alice May Risley | sister | 1910 | |
| Edward Alfred Risley | brother | 1895 | |
| Frederick James Risley | brother | 1899 | |
| Winifred Victoria Risley | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie M Yeardley | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-09-27 | 5'4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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