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We remember Arthur Ernest Diggins
We remember Arthur Ernest Diggins
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
St Pancras
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9515520
1901
1911
employment
electrician
London
United Kingdom
Source:9515523
1911
1911
location
Islington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9515523
1911
1914
location
Highgate, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9514821
1914
1914
enlistment
Source:9514821
17th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
1412
Royal Engineers
29th (1st London) Divisional Signal Company
Source:9514821
17th November 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9514821
17th March 1915 - 12th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9514821
13th March 1916 - 27th March 1919
1919
marriage
Alice M Phillips
Source:9515852
1919
service
British Army
acting Corporal
558127
Royal Engineers
Source:9514821
1977
death
Not War Related
Enfield
United Kingdom
Source:9515521
1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Ernest |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Diggins |
| Source | 9514821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 | |
| Islington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| St Pancras | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 558127 | Royal Engineers | acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1412 | Royal Engineers | 29th (1st London) Divisional Signal Company | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Diggins | father | ||
| Emma Hilsdon | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice M Phillips | wife | 1919 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Miles125599 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Diary | Miles125599 |
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