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We remember Arthur Emms
We remember Arthur Emms
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
James Emms
Source:5498660
1886
1888
sibling
Bessie Emms
Source:5498660
1888
1889
sibling
Alice Emms
Source:5498660
1889
1890
1893
sibling
Ernest Emms
Source:5498741
1893
1897
sibling
John Emms
Source:5498741
1897
1911
employment
Farmer
Father
Saxlingham Thorpe
United Kingdom
Source:5498794
April 1911
1912
marriage
Martha Dade
Source:5498839
23rd January 1912
1912
children
Stanley Arthur Emms
Source:5499164
26th April 1912
1913
children
Bertie Ernest Emms
Source:5499164
18th April 1913
1914
children
Tommie Albert Emms
Source:5499164
October 1914
service
British Army
Private
21384
Border Regiment
Source:2458829
1917
death
Died of wounds
Arthur had been taken a POW around July 10, 1917 and was wounded. He died from his wounds in a field hospital
Vorhanden
Belgium
Source:7207652
18th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
He died as a prisoner of war in a field casualty station. This is listed in the Red Cross records. He was buried in the town cemetery in Bruges.
Belgium
Source:7207652
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Emms |
| Source | 2458829 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21384 | Border Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Arthur Emms | son | 26th April 1912 | |
| Bertie Ernest Emms | son | 18th April 1913 | |
| Tommie Albert Emms | son | October 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Emms | mother | ||
| James Emms | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Emms | brother | 1886 | |
| Bessie Emms | sister | 1888 | |
| Alice Emms | sister | 1889 | |
| Ernest Emms | brother | 1893 | |
| John Emms | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Dade | wife | 23rd January 1912 |
Media
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Arthur EmmsIn uniform, he served originally with the Norfolk regiment but transferred to the 10th Battalion Border regiment in November 1915
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Arthur Emms and Martha Dade on their Wedding DayArthur and Martha on their wedding day, 23rd January 1912Contributed by:
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Grave of Arthur EmmsGrave of Arthur Emms in Larchwood Railway Cutting Cemetery, three miles from IeperContributed by:
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Larchwood Railway Cutting CemeteryView of Larchwood Railway Cutting CemeteryContributed by:
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Arthur Emms and Alfred FunnellArthur Emms and his friend Alfred Funnell, both joined the Norfolk Regiment on the same day.Arthur is seated on the right of the picture.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War Memorials
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Saxlingham War Memorials | Janet2378 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Emms | Janice131533 | |
| Arthur Emms and Martha Dade on their Wedding Day | Janice131533 | |
| Grave of Arthur Emms | Janice131533 | |
| Larchwood Railway Cutting Cemetery | Janice131533 | |
| Entry in Cemetery book | Janice131533 | |
| Arthur Emms and Alfred Funnell | Janice131533 | |
| Arthur Emms | Janice131533 |
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