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We remember Arthur Jacob Elliott French
We remember Arthur Jacob Elliott French
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
John Edward French
Source:8588550
1889
1892
1894
sibling
Frank Nicholas W French
Source:8588550
1894
1899
sibling
Florence H French
Source:8588554
1899
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8588554
31st March 1901
1901
location
Belfort Place, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8588554
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Robert William French
Source:8588550
1902
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8588553
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Soldier
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8588553
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Britannia Barracks, Britannia Road, Mousehold, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8588553
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8588550
23rd November 1914 - 27th December 1915
1916
employment
Upholsterer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8588550
1916
1916
enlistment
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8588550
18th July 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8588550
8th June 1917 - 6th August 1917
1917
dates
Age 24
Source:8588550
6th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
20995
Norfolk Regiment
Source:8588549
6th August 1917
service
British Army
Corporal
3/6423
Norfolk Regiment
Source:1258383
service
British Army
Corporal
20995
Norfolk Regiment
Source:1258383
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8588552
6th August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais, France
France
2 D.4
Source:8588549
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Jacob Elliott |
| Initials | AJE |
| Last Name | French |
| Source | 8588552 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfort Place, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Britannia Barracks, Britannia Road, Mousehold, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/6423 | Norfolk Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20995 | Norfolk Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20995 | Norfolk Regiment | Serjeant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J French | father | ||
| Emma Annie French | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence H French | sister | 1899 | |
| Frank Nicholas W French | brother | 1894 | |
| John Edward French | brother | 1889 | |
| Robert William French | brother | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-08 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
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