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Hertfordshire / Re: Regimental Cap Badge
« on: Wednesday 06 June 12 18:08 BST (UK) »Many thanks Cati for finding the pre 1919 badge. It makes sense it is so similar but I just needed to see it.
Maurella
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Many thanks Cati for finding the pre 1919 badge. It makes sense it is so similar but I just needed to see it.
Maurella
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Hertfordshire / Re: Regimental Cap Badge
« on: Wednesday 06 June 12 10:18 BST (UK) »Thanks Gortonboy and Cati for your swift replies.
I am not sure if this fits because the base of the badge on grandfather's photo is a different shape to the base of the West Kents cap badge.
I have seen on the websites that there is a pre 1919 cap badge for the Herts & Beds regiment but I cannot find a picture of it.
The medical record for Edwin Lee of the West Kents lists him as a Private but on his photo he has a lance corporal stripe as well as overseas service stripes. So would he still be classed as a Private??
Maurella
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Hertfordshire / Re: Regimental Cap Badge
« on: Tuesday 05 June 12 23:54 BST (UK) »
Hi Gortonboy
He was born in 1895 in St Albans (Park Street), Hertfordshire.
My father thought he was in the Herts & Beds regiment but I don't think the cap badge is correct
Maurella
He was born in 1895 in St Albans (Park Street), Hertfordshire.
My father thought he was in the Herts & Beds regiment but I don't think the cap badge is correct
Maurella
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Hertfordshire / Regimental Cap Badge
« on: Tuesday 05 June 12 21:56 BST (UK) »
Can anyone help me identify Grandfather's cap badge please. I cannot find any records for him and think they were probably amongst those destroyed in the blitz.
He and his family had lived in St Albans area for many years and I think he joined up soon after WW1 started.
Many thanks.
He and his family had lived in St Albans area for many years and I think he joined up soon after WW1 started.
Many thanks.
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Herts Completed Lookup Requests / Re: OAKLEY - 1841 Look up please
« on: Wednesday 02 November 11 21:01 GMT (UK) »Hi Carole
Many thanks for your message. Although not of direct descent of George I am of his brother James so would love to know more and how we link in.
As Jon pointed out there are two George Oakley's in St Albans in 1851 and indeed three in 1841.
Maurella
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Hertfordshire / Re: Local Knowledge Needed - Shenley Hospital
« on: Saturday 15 March 08 10:30 GMT (UK) »The church at London Colney, St Peter, only 2/3 miles from Shenley.
Cheers
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Hertfordshire / Re: Local Knowledge Needed - Shenley Hospital
« on: Thursday 28 February 08 15:41 GMT (UK) »
Hi Cath
What a sad, sad story - poor Annie. I can see why you want to locate her - I would to.
It is certainly logical that those 'passing on' in Shenley hospital would be buried at the churchyard but it seems as though Annie may be the exception for some reason.
I think the nearest church to Shenley would be London Colney (built in 1826) or in the opposite direction and further away the small town of Borehamwood.
Another thought .... as the West Herts Crem at Garson did not open until 1959 I suspect the then nearest Crem would have been at Hendon which opened in 1923. If all else fails.....
Anyway I will keep my fingers crossed that the burial register for 1951 reveals where she is, bless her.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Cheers
Maureen
What a sad, sad story - poor Annie. I can see why you want to locate her - I would to.
It is certainly logical that those 'passing on' in Shenley hospital would be buried at the churchyard but it seems as though Annie may be the exception for some reason.
I think the nearest church to Shenley would be London Colney (built in 1826) or in the opposite direction and further away the small town of Borehamwood.
Another thought .... as the West Herts Crem at Garson did not open until 1959 I suspect the then nearest Crem would have been at Hendon which opened in 1923. If all else fails.....
Anyway I will keep my fingers crossed that the burial register for 1951 reveals where she is, bless her.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Cheers
Maureen
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Hertfordshire / Re: Local Knowledge Needed - Shenley Hospital
« on: Sunday 03 February 08 21:52 GMT (UK) »
Hi
Shenley mental hospital was situated on the outskirts of Shenley village which lies between London Colney and Borehamwood.
There was a church located on the edge of the village called St Botolph's which was subsequently replaced in 1839 by a new parish church, St Martins located centrally in the village.
The churchyard for both churches is opposite the original Shenley hospital site and can be found next to the old original church - this area is known as Shenleybury.
At the entrance of the churchyard is a board of names, dates and positions of graves. I have found relatives of mine who died in the 1940's & 50's who are buried there.
If you have no luck, I don't mind having a look at the chruchyard site when I am next in the area.
Good luck.
Shenley mental hospital was situated on the outskirts of Shenley village which lies between London Colney and Borehamwood.
There was a church located on the edge of the village called St Botolph's which was subsequently replaced in 1839 by a new parish church, St Martins located centrally in the village.
The churchyard for both churches is opposite the original Shenley hospital site and can be found next to the old original church - this area is known as Shenleybury.
At the entrance of the churchyard is a board of names, dates and positions of graves. I have found relatives of mine who died in the 1940's & 50's who are buried there.
If you have no luck, I don't mind having a look at the chruchyard site when I am next in the area.
Good luck.
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Herts Completed Lookup Requests / Re: OAKLEY - 1841 Look up please
« on: Saturday 15 September 07 17:34 BST (UK) »
Perfect - thank you for your prompt reply Peter.
I think George was possibly a Baker.
Regards
I think George was possibly a Baker.
Regards
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