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We remember Arthur Hanson
We remember Arthur Hanson
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1875
sibling
William Hanson
Source:7945349
1875
1878
sibling
Martha Hanson
Source:7945349
1878
1881
sibling
Eliza Hanson
Source:7945349
1881
1881
location
Transvaal Terrace, Batley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7945349
1881
1885
sibling
Ernest Hanson
Source:7945351
1885
1890
sibling
Thomas Hanson
Source:7945351
1890
1891
location
Chapel Street, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7945351
1891
1900
employment
Painter
Own Account
United Kingdom
Source:7945322
26th April 1900
1900
enlistment
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7945322
26th April 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
8458
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:7945322
26th April 1900
1900
location
100 Westgate, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7945322
26th April 1900
1901
employment
House Decorator
Own Account
United Kingdom
Source:7945353
1901
1906
service
British Army
Serjeant
8458
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:7945322
22nd February 1906 - 2nd April 1908
1906
marriage
Ellie Little
Source:7945354
October 1906
1907
children
Frank Hanson
Source:7945323
14th October 1907
1908
service
British Army
Serjeant
178
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7945322
2nd April 1908 - 31st May 1912
1908
employment
Dancing Teacher
Own Account
Source:7945323
April 1908
1908
location
5 Salem Street, Manningham Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7945322
August 1908
1909
children
Edward Hanson
Source:7945323
24th October 1909
1912
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
178
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7945322
1912
1915
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
178
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7945366
30th January 1915 - 14th April 1916
1915
appointments
Company Serjeant Major, D Coy, 1/6th Bn West Yorks
Source:7945366
15th April 1915 - 16th March 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7945322
16th April 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:7945323
14th April 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
205537
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7945323
21st May 1917 - 21st May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Company Serjeant Major
205537
West Yorkshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:7945323
21st May 1917 - 18th August 1917
1918
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
205537
West Yorkshire Regiment
Depot
Source:7945323
13th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
205537
West Yorkshire Regiment
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7945323
31st December 1918
1920
discharge
Source:7945323
27th February 1920
awards
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7945326
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Hanson |
| Source | 1542006 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Westgate, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th April 1900 | |
| 5 Salem Street, Manningham Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known August 1908 | |
| Chapel Street, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Transvaal Terrace, Batley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8458 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 178 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8458 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 178 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 205537 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 205537 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Acting Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 205537 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Depot | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 205537 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 178 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force Efficiency Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Hanson | son | 14th October 1907 | |
| Edward Hanson | son | 24th October 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hanson | mother | ||
| William Henry Hanson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hanson | brother | 1875 | |
| Martha Hanson | sister | 1878 | |
| Ernest Hanson | brother | 1885 | |
| Thomas Hanson | brother | 1890 | |
| Eliza Hanson | sister | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie Little | wife | October 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-08-02 | 5'5" |
Media
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CSM A HansonImage from Tempest, E V, History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol. 1, 1/6th Bn.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of the 6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol. 1, 1/6th Bn. | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CSM A Hanson | M2740 |
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