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We remember Arthur Baggott
We remember Arthur Baggott
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
marriage
Lilla Baggott nee Growdridge
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14th October 1911
1912
children
William Arthur Baggott
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6th April 1912
1913
children
Stanley Baggott
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October 1913
1915
children
Harry Matthew Baggott
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February 1915
1915
dates
Age 26
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10th December 1915
1915
employment
Hosiery Hand
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10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Leicester
United Kingdom
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10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
Army Reserve (Home)
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10th December 1915 - 10th December 1915
1915
location
12 John Street, Hinckley
United Kingdom
their own address
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10th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
27975
Leicestershire Regiment
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13th April 1916 - 14th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
27975
South Staffordshire Regiment
11th Battalion
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15th April 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
27975
Training Battalion Rugeley
9th Battalion
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30th September 1916 - 19th December 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th December 1916 - 22nd October 1917
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
53441
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
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20th December 1916 - 2nd May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
53441
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
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3rd May 1917 - 22nd October 1917
1917
dates
Age 28
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22nd October 1917
1917
missing
He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing.
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22nd October 1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
53441
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
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1917
death
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22nd October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 128 to 131 and 162 and 162A.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Baggott |
| Source | 120922 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 John Street, Hinckley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Reserve (Home) | Private | |||
| British Army | 27975 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 27975 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 53441 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 53441 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 27975 | Training Battalion Rugeley | 9th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 53441 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Sergeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Baggott | son | 6th April 1912 | |
| Stanley Baggott | son | October 1913 | |
| Harry Matthew Baggott | son | February 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Baggott | mother | ||
| Matthew Baggott | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilla Baggott nee Growdridge | wife | 14th October 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'7" |
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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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
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