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We remember Percy Robert Risley
We remember Percy Robert Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Lillian Risley
Source:9279995
1880
1881
sibling
Nathan Risley
Source:9279995
1881
1883
sibling
Charles G Risley
Source:9279995
1883
1890
1891
location
1 Hampden Street, St Pancras, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9279995
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
George Risley
Source:9279999
1893
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9279999
31st March 1901
1901
location
56 Burton Street, St Pancras, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9279999
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9280006
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Stockbroker's Clerk
London Stock Exchange
London
United Kingdom
Source:9280006
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Rochester Road, Camden Town, London N W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9280006
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:9279905
15th January 1916
1916
employment
Clerk
London County Council
London
United Kingdom
Source:9279905
15th January 1916
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9279905
15th January 1916
1916
location
4 Rochester Road, Camden Town, London N W
United Kingdom
Source:9279905
15th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Cadet
7210
London Regiment
2/28th Battalion (aka 2nd Artists' Rifles) later 15 Officer Training Bn
Source:9279905
11th February 1916 - 7th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
7210
London Regiment
2/13th Battalion
Source:9279905
8th June 1916 - 17th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
5695
107th Provisional Battalion
Source:9279905
18th June 1916 - 4th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
33915
Royal Defence Corps
173rd Company
Source:9279905
5th August 1916 - 24th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
33915
Royal Defence Corps
58th Company
Source:9279905
25th November 1916 - 15th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
33915
Royal Defence Corps
58th Company
Source:9279905
16th December 1916 - 29th June 1917
1917
marriage
Nellie Bowern
Source:9280015
17th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
33915
Royal Defence Corps
No 65 Protection Company
Source:9279905
30th June 1917 - 17th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
33915
Royal Defence Corps
No 65 Protection Company
Source:9279905
18th July 1917 - 11th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
33915
Royal Defence Corps
No 65 Protection Company
Source:9279905
12th December 1917 - 5th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Sergeant
33915
Royal Defence Corps
No 65 Protection Company
Source:9279905
6th May 1918 - 29th January 1920
1918
children
Gerald V Risley
Source:9280015
31st December 1918
1920
discharge
Source:9279905
29th January 1920
1920
hospitalisation
Illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9279905
29th January 1920
1920
location
4 Rochester Road, Camden Town, London N W
United Kingdom
Source:9279905
29th January 1920
1939
dates
Age 49
Source:9280015
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Clerk
London Stock Exchange
London
United Kingdom
Source:9280015
29th September 1939
1939
location
34 Court Hill, Sanderstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9280015
29th September 1939
1950
dates
Age 59
Source:9280022
6th May 1950
1950
location
'Asgard', 34 Court Hill, Sanderstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9280022
6th May 1950
1950
death
28 Mayfield Road, Sanderstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9280022
6th May 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Robert |
| Initials | PR |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 9279502 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Asgard', 34 Court Hill, Sanderstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th May 1950 | |
| 1 Hampden Street, St Pancras, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 34 Court Hill, Sanderstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 4 Rochester Road, Camden Town, London N W | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 4 Rochester Road, Camden Town, London N W | United Kingdom | known 15th January 1916 | ||
| 4 Rochester Road, Camden Town, London N W | United Kingdom | known 29th January 1920 | ||
| 56 Burton Street, St Pancras, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7210 | London Regiment | 2/13th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5695 | 107th Provisional Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 33915 | Royal Defence Corps | 173rd Company | Private | |
| British Army | 33915 | Royal Defence Corps | 58th Company | Private | |
| British Army | 33915 | Royal Defence Corps | 58th Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 33915 | Royal Defence Corps | No 65 Protection Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 33915 | Royal Defence Corps | No 65 Protection Company | Corporal | |
| British Army | 33915 | Royal Defence Corps | No 65 Protection Company | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 33915 | Royal Defence Corps | No 65 Protection Company | Company Quarter Master Sergeant | |
| British Army | 7210 | London Regiment | 2/28th Battalion (aka 2nd Artists' Rifles) later 15 Officer Training Bn | Cadet |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald V Risley | son | 31st December 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Risley | father | ||
| Harriet Risley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Risley | brother | 1893 | |
| Nathan Risley | brother | 1881 | |
| Lillian Risley | sister | 1880 | |
| Charles G Risley | brother | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Bowern | wife | 17th February 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-15 | 5'8" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Barry1338 |
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