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We remember Arthur Fairless Lawrence
We remember Arthur Fairless Lawrence
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1889
sibling
Robert Charles Lawrence
Source:9410265
3rd February 1889
1905
enlistment
London, N.W., Probably Regents Park, Albany Street
United Kingdom
Source:6149725
3rd April 1905
1912
marriage
Elizabeth Letchford
Source:6150009
17th February 1912 - 1931
1915
hospitalisation
Sick.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6150094
23rd April 1915
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
129874
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6150094
16th February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
129874
Royal Air Force
Source:6150094
1st April 1918 - 30th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6150094
30th April 1920
1933
employment
Motor Engineer, Journeyman
United Kingdom
Source:6149916
10th August 1933
1933
marriage
Madeline May Violet Barker
Source:6149276
10th August 1933 - 10th June 1956
1933
location
62 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6149916
10th August 1933
1956
dates
Age 69
Source:6149276
10th June 1956
1956
employment
Transport Supervisor
London Electricity Board
London
United Kingdom
Source:6149276
10th June 1956
1956
location
118 Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6149276
10th June 1956
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
2527
Life Guards
Source:2319925
1956
death
Not War Related
Cause of death described as:- 1a Coronary artery disease, b Generalised atherosclerosis, 11 Partial gastrectomy. Certified by R.F. Everton MB.
Beckenham Hospital, Beckenham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6149276
10th June 1956
sibling
Cecil James Lawrence
Source:9410242
sibling
Walter Lester Lawrence
Source:9410242
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th June 1956 | |
| 62 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th August 1933 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2527 | Life Guards | Acting Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 129874 | Royal Air Force | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 129874 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann Lawrence | mother | ||
| Walter James Lawrence | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil James Lawrence | brother | ||
| Walter Lester Lawrence | brother | ||
| Robert Charles Lawrence | brother | 3rd February 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Letchford | wife | 17th February 1912 | |
| Madeline May Violet Barker | wife | 10th August 1933 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-04-03 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-04-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Arthur Fairless Lawrence in WWI uniform.This is a studio photograph taken of Arthur Lawrence. The studio is identified by an embossed mark as:- Rona, 258 Brixton Hill, S.W. The "S.W." element refers to the area of London that Brixton Hill is located within, i.e. South West.
Contributed by:
John21755
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Household Cavalry archive record | John21755 | |
| Divorce Court File 721 | John21755 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Fairless Lawrence in WWI uniform. | John21755 |
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