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We remember Arthur Cross
We remember Arthur Cross
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1885
sibling
Bertha
Source:8529746
1885
1887
sibling
Jessie L
Source:8529746
1887
1888
sibling
Mary
Source:8529746
1888
1891
sibling
Alice
Source:8529746
1891
1892
sibling
Herbert W
Source:8529746
1892
1895
sibling
George C
Source:8529746
1895
1901
employment
Bricklayer
Source:8529746
1901
1901
sibling
Millie G
Source:8529746
1901
1901
location
Kerry Village, Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8529746
1901
1903
service
British Army
Private
7219
1st Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:8529732
16th February 1903 - 18th February 1916
1903
employment
Bricklayer
Source:8529732
1903
1910
marriage
Margaret Evans
Source:8529726
8th October 1910
1911
location
The Quarry, Newtown, Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
Source:8529752
1911
1914
children
Millicent Cross
Source:8529726
7th January 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8529732
9th September 1914 - 27th October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8529732
3rd May 1915 - 18th November 1915
1916
location
14 Bryn Street, Newtown, Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8529726
1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
39694
Labour Corps
Southern Command Labour Centre
Source:8529726
28th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
66091
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:8529732
26th January 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8529726
28th February 1917 - 15th September 1917
1919
discharge
Source:8529726
1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cross |
| Source | 1030806 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Bryn Street, Newtown, Montgomeryshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| Kerry Village, Montgomeryshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| The Quarry, Newtown, Montgomeryshire | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 39694 | Labour Corps | Southern Command Labour Centre | Private | |
| British Army | 7219 | 1st Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 66091 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millicent Cross | daughter | 7th January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cross | father | ||
| Elizabeth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha | sister | 1885 | |
| Jessie L | sister | 1887 | |
| Mary | sister | 1888 | |
| Alice | sister | 1891 | |
| Herbert W | brother | 1892 | |
| George C | brother | 1895 | |
| Millie G | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Evans | wife | 8th October 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Cross family picture | Jim50640 |
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