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We remember Arthur Heath
We remember Arthur Heath
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:7606512
1891
1891
location
1 Blackfriars Street Salford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7606512
1891
1901
location
Moat Arms Hotel Birmingham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8731089
1901
1904
dates
Age 23
Source:7606538
6th June 1904
1904
marriage
Emily Davison
Source:7606538
6th June 1904
1907
children
Elise Heath
Source:7616743
1907
1911
children
Florence Heath
Source:7616743
9th February 1911
1914
children
Arthur Frederick Heath
Source:7616739
23rd October 1914
1914
location
15 Bedford Street
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616739
23rd October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
21092
Manchester Regiment
22nd (Service) Battalion
Source:7000835
November 1914 - 1st July 1916
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7610782
21st November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7610786
12th November 1915
1916
dates
Age 35
Source:7380654
1st July 1916
employment
Rubber Works
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7623241
employment
2nd Steward
Manchester Liners Ltd
Southhampton
United Kingdom
Source:7617383
service
British Army
Corporal
21092
Manchester Regiment
Source:1814954
service
British Army
Private
21092
Manchester Regiment
22nd Battalion.
Source:7380654
location
24 Ogden Street, 15 Bedford Street, Hulme, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7623244
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
Flanders The Somme
France
Source:7380654
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
Source:7380654
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Heath |
| Source | 1814954 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Blackfriars Street Salford | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| 15 Bedford Street | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd October 1914 | |
| 24 Ogden Street, 15 Bedford Street, Hulme, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Moat Arms Hotel Birmingham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21092 | Manchester Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 21092 | Manchester Regiment | 22nd Battalion. | Private | |
| British Army | 21092 | Manchester Regiment | 22nd (Service) Battalion | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Frederick Heath | son | 23rd October 1914 | |
| Elise Heath | daughter | 1907 | |
| Florence Heath | daughter | 9th February 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Heath | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Davison | wife | 6th June 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Green | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-29 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Photograph of Arthur Heath with his platoonIn uniform with his Platoon XII. 22nd Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. He is on the right hand side, third row from the back, on the left of the man with the heavy black moustache.
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Manchester Regiment 22nd Batt. Platoon XIIName & rank of the men of Platoon XII Manchester Regiment, 22nd Battalion.Contributed by:
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The Daughters of Arthur Heath.Elise on the left & Florence sat down with a book on her lap, are the daughters of Arthur Heath, Not sure what year the photo was taken but it could be about 1914, as Florence Heath was born in 1911.Contributed by:
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1891 censusShows Arthur Heath living in Salford Lancashire with his parents age 10Contributed by:
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Daeth certificate of Arthur HeathShows he was killed in action in FranceContributed by:
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Arthur Heath's Medal index cardIt shows the medals he was awarded posthumously & the fact he was killed in action. Also it gives the date he arrived in France.Contributed by:
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Photograph of Arthur Heath's familyThis photo depicts Arthur's wife (Emily) & his children, from left to right, Florence, Arthur & Elise.Contributed by:
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Birth certificate of Arthur Heath's sonCertificate of the birth of Arthur Frederick HeathContributed by:
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Letter From Manchester Liners LtdLetter giving a reference for Arthur HeathContributed by:
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ThiepvalArthur Heath has no known grave, but he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial in FranceContributed by:
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Death Certificate of Arthur Frederick HeathArthur Frederick Heath was the only son of Arthur Heath.Contributed by:
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Pages from Arthur Heath's little soldier book.Shows when & where he joined up & next of kin detailsContributed by:
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Part of Arthur Heath's willCovering note from the War Office attached to the will of Arthur HeathContributed by:
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This is the will of Arthur HeathThis is the actual will written by Arthur Heath 3 days after he landed in France in 1915.Contributed by:
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Letter to My Mother FlorenceThis letter was written to my Mother Florence (Florrie), when her Father (Arthur Heath) was in the Army. We do not know if this was written while training in the UK, or when he arrived in France. It was written in pencil, but my Mother went over it in ink to preserve it, but unfortunately did not go over the date at the top of the page, which has faded so much it is now unreadable.Contributed by:
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1901 Census1901 Census shows Arthur Heath living & working in Birmingham as a barman at the Moat Arms Hotel.Contributed by:
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Death of Arthur Heath recorded in local paper.Newspaper cutting recording Arthurs death in the Manchester Evening News. His photograph is the first on the left hand side, wearing his army hat.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916
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The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)More about The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)
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C Company Platoon X11 22nd Batt. Manchester RegimentMore about C Company Platoon X11 22nd Batt. Manchester Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester Regiment in 1914 - 1918. The Long, Long, Trail. | Irene49836 | |
| The Manchester Regiment 1899 - 1958 | Irene49836 | |
| Soldiers Died records on Military Genealogy website | Irene49836 | |
| Manchester Eevening News dated 25th August 1916 | Irene49836 | |
| 1901 Census | Andy97695 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Arthur Heath with his platoon | Irene49836 | |
| Manchester Regiment 22nd Batt. Platoon XII | Irene49836 | |
| The Daughters of Arthur Heath. | Irene49836 | |
| 1891 census | Irene49836 | |
| Daeth certificate of Arthur Heath | Irene49836 | |
| marriage certificate | Irene49836 | |
| Arthur Heath | Irene49836 | |
| Arthur Heath's Medal index card | Irene49836 | |
| Photograph of Arthur Heath's family | Irene49836 | |
| Birth certificate of Arthur Heath's son | Irene49836 | |
| 1911 census | Irene49836 | |
| Letter From Manchester Liners Ltd | Irene49836 | |
| Thiepval | Irene49836 | |
| Death Certificate of Arthur Frederick Heath | Irene49836 | |
| Pages from Arthur Heath's little soldier book. | Irene49836 | |
| Part of Arthur Heath's will | Irene49836 | |
| This is the will of Arthur Heath | Irene49836 | |
| Letter to My Mother Florence | Irene49836 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Moat Arms Birminghan | Andy97695 | |
| 1901 Census | Irene49836 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 | |
| Death of Arthur Heath recorded in local paper. | Irene49836 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Corporal Arther Heath. | Desmond1478 |
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