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We remember Henry Edward Chaney, Obe
We remember Henry Edward Chaney, Obe
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
1902
marriage
Elizabeth Mary Heal
Source:9249851
1902
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8727598
24th February 1917
1918
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8727598
7th January 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8727598
13th March 1918
1918
location
27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8727598
30th May 1918
1919
dates
Age 39
Source:7199690
27th February 1919
1919
location
Talgarth Rd, Baron's Court, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9249775
27th February 1919
children
Esther Eleanor Mary
Source:9249865
children
Florence Rosina
Source:9249865
children
Katherine Elizabeth
Source:9249865
children
Henry Lewis
Source:9249865
children
John Ernest
Source:9249865
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:770953
service
British Army
Captain
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:770953
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Major
Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
Source:770953
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Major
Royal Air Force
Source:7199690
1919
death
Not War Related
found shot dead in his flat
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:7199690
Source:9249775
27th February 1919
burial
Surrey
United Kingdom
BC. 387.
Source:7199690
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Chaney, Obe |
| Source | 7199690 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire | United Kingdom | known 30th May 1918 | ||
| Talgarth Rd, Baron's Court, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force | Major | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Eleanor Mary | daughter | ||
| Katherine Elizabeth | daughter | ||
| Henry Lewis | son | ||
| John Ernest | son | ||
| Florence Rosina | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Chaney | mother | ||
| John H Chaney | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Heal | wife | 1902 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sports-Reference web site | Yvonne27542 | |
| Kingston Gleaner April 2, 1919: RAF Officer found shot dead | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Henry Edward Chaney, Obe
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