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We remember Arthur Devoy
We remember Arthur Devoy
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Thomas
Source:7724242
1873
1876
sibling
William
Source:7724242
1876
1878
sibling
Catherine
Source:7724242
1878
1879
sibling
Jane
Source:7724258
1879
1881
sibling
Mary Ely
Source:7724258
1881
1883
sibling
Andrew
Source:7724258
1883
1887
1889
sibling
Albert
Source:7724242
1889
1891
sibling
Joseph
Source:7724258
1891
1891
location
Chemical Road, Llangyfelach, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7724242
1891
1901
employment
General Labourer
Source:7724258
1901
1901
location
Landeg Street, Landore, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7724258
1901
1914
enlistment
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:7724235
14th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6317
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:7724235
14th October 1914 - 23rd February 1917
1915
hospitalisation
wounded at Battle of Loos
Hospital/Institution
Source:8547570
25th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8547570
25th September 1915
1916
discharge
Source:7724235
16th June 1916
1923
death
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:7724253
1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Devoy |
| Source | 1621642 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Road, Llangyfelach, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Landeg Street, Landore, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6317 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | mother | ||
| Thomas Devoy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | brother | 1873 | |
| William | brother | 1876 | |
| Catherine | sister | 1878 | |
| Albert | brother | 1889 | |
| Jane | sister | 1879 | |
| Mary Ely | sister | 1881 | |
| Andrew | brother | 1883 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1891 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty list | Selena49658 |
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