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We remember Arthur Sydney Halsey
We remember Arthur Sydney Halsey
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1899
sibling
William Bernhard Halsey
Source:9337054
27th February 1899
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9337117
31st March 1901
1901
location
12 Frithsden, Berkhamsted, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9337117
31st March 1901
1904
education
From Infant aged 6 to Standard 7 aged 14
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9337076
18th January 1904 - 27th November 1911
1910
sibling
Sylvia Temple Halsey
Source:9337041
21st July 1910
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9337120
2nd April 1911
1911
location
41 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9337120
2nd April 1911
1915
location
28 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9337086
1915
1918
service
British Army
Private
137755
Army Service Corps
"Z" Company (attached from Labour Corps)
Source:9322769
1918
1919
location
28 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9337059
1919
1931
marriage
Doris Hetty Mead
Source:9337106
1931 - 15th January 1954
1933
children
Diana Elizabeth Halsey
Source:9337048
5th June 1933
1939
employment
House Painter and Decorator
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9337048
29th September 1939
1939
location
68 Billet Lane, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9337106
29th September 1939
1944
children
Patricia M Halsey
Source:9337127
1944
1954
dates
Age 56
Source:9337106
15th January 1954
service
British Army
Private
Labour Corps
Southern Command
Source:9322769
1954
death
Not War Related
68 Billet Lane, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9337106
15th January 1954
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9337149
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Sydney |
| Initials | AS |
| Last Name | Halsey |
| Source | 9337029 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Frithsden, Berkhamsted, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 28 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| 28 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | 1919 | |
| 41 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 68 Billet Lane, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Labour Corps | Southern Command | Private | ||
| British Army | 137755 | Army Service Corps | "Z" Company (attached from Labour Corps) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia M Halsey | daughter | 1944 | |
| Diana Elizabeth Halsey | daughter | 5th June 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Halsey | mother | ||
| Arthur Henry Halsey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bernhard Halsey | brother | 27th February 1899 | |
| Sylvia Temple Halsey | sister | 21st July 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Hetty Mead | wife | 1931 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-11-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Arthur’s entry reads: HALSEY, Arthur - no details of his service are shown.
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Arthur and Doris Halsey's GraveThe grave of Arthur and Doris Halsey in Little Gaddesden Old Churchyard. The inscription reads: "In ever loving memory of/ my beloved husband Arthur Sydney Halsey who fell asleep Jan 15 1954 aged 57/ Till we meet again/ also of his devoted wife Doris Reunited Feb 11 1977 aged 68."Contributed by:
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Arthur Halsey 1926Arthur Halsey from his brother Bernard's wedding photo, 7th April 1926
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26 - 28 Little GaddesdenA 2016 photo of Nos. 26 Little Gaddesden (on the right) to 28 Little Gaddesden (on the left).Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. Arthur Halsey’s service details have been added.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Janes, Stanbridge, Halsey and SaundersMore about Janes, Stanbridge, Halsey and Saunders
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1918 Absent Voters’ List Parliamentary County of Hertford | Anne23518 | |
| Baptism of Arthur Halsey | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Sylvia | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry brother Bernhard | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 28 Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Scout Diary 1912 – 1922 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| The Ashridge Estate and Little Gaddesden 1915 - 1955 | Jane31029 | |
| 7th Hertfordshire Battalion Home Guard. A History of the Battalion 1940-44 | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Arthur Halsey | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) Arthur Halsey | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Wife Doris | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Monumental Inscriptions Little Gaddesden The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Arthur and Doris Halsey's Grave | Jane31029 | |
| Arthur Halsey 1926 | Jane31029 | |
| 26 - 28 Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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