James Anstey (b 1888) World War One Hero

We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of James Anstey of the Foleshill Anstys, who signed up for active service in June 1916 and was finally called up for duty on 25 May 1918 and posted to the 19th Reserve Battery of the Royal Field Artillery (Nbr 4 Depot) as a Gunner,Continue reading “James Anstey (b 1888) World War One Hero”

Thomas Anstey (b 1886) World War One Hero

We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Thomas Anstey of the Foleshill Anstys, who volunteered for active service right at the outset of war and served in France with first the Army Service Corps and later the 1/4th Yorkshire Regiment throughout the rest of the conflict. Anybody who has information theyContinue reading “Thomas Anstey (b 1886) World War One Hero”

John Anstey World War One Hero

We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of John Anstey of the Foleshill Anstys, who signed up for active service right at the beginning of the war with the 3rd Field Ambulance, 1st Battalion Canadian Contingent, Canadian Army Medical Corps, part of the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force. Anybody who has information theyContinue reading “John Anstey World War One Hero”

Arthur Anstey World War One Hero

We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Arthur Anstey of the Foleshill Anstys, who served throughout the war with the Royal Garrison Artillery in first Malta and then France. Anybody who has information they would like to add to this biography, please contact us at research@theansteystory.com. Anybody who has researched their AnsteyContinue reading “Arthur Anstey World War One Hero”

Frederick Edward Anstey World War One Hero

We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Frederick Edward Anstey of the Foleshill Anstys, who we believe was a sailor who signed up to join the Australian Imperial Force at Goulburn in New South Wales, Australia in 1916. However we have some issues with his biography and thus appeal forContinue reading “Frederick Edward Anstey World War One Hero”

Foleshill, Warwickshire Ansty Page Commenced

We have begun to map the pedigree of the Foleshill Anstys of Warwickshire, headed by Thomas Ansty (m 1808 Coventry), who are likely connected to the Coventry Ansteys. We are actively on the lookout for anybody who is willing to add their specialist knowledge of the Foleshill Anstys to this Anstey story project. Anybody with such inclination and expertise,Continue reading “Foleshill, Warwickshire Ansty Page Commenced”