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We remember Arthur Robert Risley
We remember Arthur Robert Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Sarah Elizabeth Risley
Source:9272810
1896
1897
1900
sibling
Margaret E Risley Later Cook
Source:9272827
1900
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:9272805
31st March 1901
1901
location
3 Chameleon Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9272805
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Elsie Risley
Source:9272810
1904
1908
sibling
Rhoda Risley
Source:9272810
1908
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9272810
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
School Doctor's Boy
Source:9272810
2nd April 1911
1911
location
11 Paxton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9272810
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Typewriter - mechanic
Source:9272792
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9272792
2nd September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
18894
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:9272792
2nd September 1914 - 14th July 1920
1914
location
11 Paxton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9272792
2nd September 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9272792
6th February 1915 - January 1916
1918
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
No formal action against him is recorded, but he forfeited his entitlement to any campaign medals. He was discharged on 20 July 1920, officially being 'invalided' though no incapacity is recorded.
Source:9272792
16th December 1918 - 21st May 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9272792
14th July 1920
1921
dates
Age 23
Source:9272817
12th June 1921
1921
employment
Mechanic
United Kingdom
Source:9272817
12th June 1921
1930
dates
Age 31
Source:9272827
20th February 1930
1930
employment
Minister
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:9272827
20th February 1930
1930
location
242 Wilmot Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:9272827
20th February 1930
1930
death
Not War Related
Pulmonary tuberculosis.
Contracted in Toronto, duration 1 year 10 months.
Mountain Sanatorium, Hamilton, Ontario
Canada
Source:9272827
20th February 1930
burial
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:9272827
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Robert |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 7665513 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Paxton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 11 Paxton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd September 1914 | |
| 242 Wilmot Avenue, Toronto, Ontario | Canada | known 20th February 1930 | ||
| 3 Chameleon Road, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 18894 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Risley nee Miller | mother | ||
| Albert Arthur Risley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Risley | sister | 1904 | |
| Rhoda Risley | sister | 1908 | |
| Sarah Elizabeth Risley | sister | 1896 | |
| Margaret E Risley later Cook | sister | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 | Barry1338 | |
| Canada, Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A), 1919-1924 | Barry1338 | |
| Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 | Barry1338 |
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