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We remember William Ernest Hartley
We remember William Ernest Hartley
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
John Edward Hartley
Source:9006938
1875
1877
1878
sibling
Walter Hartley
Source:9006938
1878
1879
sibling
Richard S Hartley
Source:9006943
1879
1881
location
95 Upper Wallhouse St, Walsall, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9006938
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
A May Hartley
Source:9006943
1881
1883
sibling
L Jessie Hartley
Source:9006943
1883
1884
sibling
Rose C Hartley
Source:9006943
1884
1887
sibling
H M Hartley
Source:9006943
1887
1889
sibling
N B Hartley
Source:9006943
1889
1891
location
Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9006943
5th April 1891
1891
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9006956
1891 - 1896
1893
education
Trinity College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9149857
1893 - 1900
1910
marriage
Norah Winifred Aldis
Source:9006820
22nd August 1910
1911
location
Rectory Farmhouse, Coton, Cambridge
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9006805
2nd April 1911
1913
employment
Chief Assistant
The Observatory
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9149857
1913
1916
service
Royal Navy
Naval Instructor
Royal Naval College, Greenwich
Source:9149857
January 1916 - May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Naval Instructor
H.M.S. "Africa"
Source:9149857
May 1916 - December 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Naval Instructor
H.M.S. "Vanguard."
Source:9149857
December 1916
employment
Second Assistant
The Observatory
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9149857
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed by internal explosion of vessel at Scapa Flow
Source:9006680
Source:9006798
9th July 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9006680
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Hartley |
| Source | 9006679 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Upper Wallhouse St, Walsall, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Rectory Farmhouse, Coton, Cambridge | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval College, Greenwich | Naval Instructor | |||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S. "Africa" | Naval Instructor | |||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S. "Vanguard." | Naval Instructor |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hartley | father | ||
| Hannah Hartley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edward Hartley | brother | 1875 | |
| Walter Hartley | brother | 1878 | |
| Richard S Hartley | brother | 1879 | |
| A May Hartley | sister | 1881 | |
| L Jessie Hartley | sister | 1883 | |
| Rose C Hartley | sister | 1884 | |
| H M Hartley | brother | 1887 | |
| N B Hartley | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah Winifred Aldis | wife | 22nd August 1910 |
Media
Media
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Cambridge WranglerFrom Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer June 14, 1899Contributed by:
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Distinguished Universityman Lost on VanguardFrom Cambridge Daily News July 17, 1917Contributed by:
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Brilliant Walsallian on Lost BattleshipFrom Walsall Observer, and South Staffordshire Chronicle August 18, 1917Contributed by:
Andrew10867 -
Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Astronomy Biographies E-L | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Roll of Honour | Joanna19174 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 | |
| Roll of Honour | Joanna19174 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Announcement | Andrew10867 | |
| Cambridge Wrangler | Andrew10867 | |
| Distinguished Universityman Lost on Vanguard | Andrew10867 | |
| Brilliant Walsallian on Lost Battleship | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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