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We remember Arthur Deacon
We remember Arthur Deacon
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Constance M Deacon
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1895
1897
birth
Colton, Near Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
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1st September 1897
1899
sibling
John Deacon
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1899
1901
dates
Age 3
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31st March 1901
1901
location
Pinfold Cottage, Colton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Thomas Deacon
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1903
1904
sibling
George Deacon
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1904
1906
sibling
Doris Deacon
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1906
1910
sibling
Harry Deacon
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1910
1911
dates
Age 13
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2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy at the Rectory
Colton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9536305
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Colton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9536305
2nd April 1911
1912
sibling
Linda M Deacon
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1912
1915
sibling
Cecil Deacon
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1915
1915
dates
Age 18
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11th December 1915
1915
employment
Coachman and gardener
Colton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
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11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
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11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Driver
T4/234693
Army Service Corps
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1916 - 1917
1917
service
British Army
Driver
T4/234693
Royal Army Service Corps
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3rd January 1917 - 3rd January 1920
1917
theatres
Serbia region :2a
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3rd January 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
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June 1918 - 13th November 1919
1920
discharge
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3rd January 1920
1926
marriage
Constance A Deacon nee Parker
Source:9537339
June 1926
1928
children
Arthur Maurice Deacon
Source:9537857
1928
1939
employment
Chargehand
Tanyard
Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9536311
29th September 1939
1939
location
Post Office, 1 Martlin Cottages, Colton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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29th September 1939
1959
dates
Age 62
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December 1959
1959
death
Lichfield, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9537349
December 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Deacon |
| Source | 1155158 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Pinfold Cottage, Colton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Post Office, 1 Martlin Cottages, Colton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T4/234693 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | T4/234693 | Royal Army Service Corps | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Maurice Deacon | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Deacon nee Bailey | mother | ||
| Thomas Deacon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance M Deacon | sister | 1895 | |
| John Deacon | brother | 1899 | |
| Thomas Deacon | brother | 1903 | |
| George Deacon | brother | 1904 | |
| Doris Deacon | sister | 1906 | |
| Harry Deacon | brother | 1910 | |
| Linda M Deacon | sister | 1912 | |
| Cecil Deacon | brother | 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance A Deacon nee Parker | wife | June 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-11-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Parker, Degg, Deacon, Swinnerton Families, StaffordshireMore about Parker, Degg, Deacon, Swinnerton Families, Staffordshire
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Deacon brothers: Arthur and John from Colton, StaffordshireMore about Deacon brothers: Arthur and John from Colton, Staffordshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | Joanna64499 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | Joanna64499 |
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