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We remember Arthur James Farr
We remember Arthur James Farr
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Florence Esther Farr
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1875
1877
sibling
Charles Thomas Farr
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8th February 1877
1878
1880
sibling
William Henry Farr
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13th November 1880
1882
sibling
Alice Maud Sarah Farr
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1882
1886
sibling
Kathleen Farr
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1886
1888
sibling
Catherine Julia Farr
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1888
1889
sibling
Walter James Farr
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19th November 1889
1891
sibling
Rose Farr
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1891
1901
employment
Railway Porter
London
United Kingdom
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1901
1901
location
Mardyke Street, Walworth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1907
marriage
Amy Herbert
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17th February 1907
1907
employment
Chaffeur
London
United Kingdom
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1907
1907
location
91 Faraday Street, Walworth, London
United Kingdom
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1907
1908
children
Arthur Henry Farr
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18th March 1908
1909
children
Amy Jessica Farr
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4th October 1909
1911
employment
Furniture Warehouseman
London
United Kingdom
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1911
1911
location
30 Scarsdale Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
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1911
1911
children
Jennie Florence Farr
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7th July 1911
1914
children
Doris Lillian Farr
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25th February 1914
1915
employment
Printers Handyman
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1915
1915
location
159 Gloucester Road, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
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1915
1916
children
Catherine Florence Farr
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17th March 1916
1916
enlistment
Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
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16th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
50026
8 Training Battalion
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16th September 1916 - 18th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
50026
Reserve Brigade
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19th December 1916 - 7th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
50026
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment
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8th March 1917 - 10th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
50026
Prince Of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment
10th (Service) Battalion
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10th March 1917 - 6th June 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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10th March 1917 - 16th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
50026
Prince Of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8635323
7th June 1917 - 16th August 1917
1917
death
Source:7525278
16th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7525278
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Farr |
| Source | 7525278 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Gloucester Road, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | known 1915 | ||
| 30 Scarsdale Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 91 Faraday Street, Walworth, London | United Kingdom | known 1907 | ||
| Mardyke Street, Walworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50026 | 8 Training Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 50026 | Reserve Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 50026 | Prince Of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment | 10th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 50026 | Prince Of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 50026 | Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment | Private |
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 Henry Farr | son | 18th March 1908 | |
| Amy Jessica Farr | daughter | 4th October 1909 | |
| Jennie Florence Farr | daughter | 7th July 1911 | |
| Doris Lillian Farr | daughter | 25th February 1914 | |
| Catherine Florence Farr | daughter | 17th March 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Mary Clark | mother | ||
| Charles Frederick Farr | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Esther Farr | sister | 1875 | |
| Charles Thomas Farr | brother | 8th February 1877 | |
| William Henry Farr | brother | 13th November 1880 | |
| Alice Maud Sarah Farr | sister | 1882 | |
| Catherine Julia Farr | sister | 1888 | |
| Walter James Farr | brother | 19th November 1889 | |
| Rose Farr | sister | 1891 | |
| Kathleen Farr | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Herbert | wife | 17th February 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Research | Peter87176 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur on the Tyne Cot Memorial | Peter87176 |
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