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We remember Arthur William English
We remember Arthur William English
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Charles John English
Source:9154166
3rd August 1868
1871
sibling
Louisa Jane English
Source:9154162
5th July 1871
1873
sibling
Albert English
Source:9154166
8th February 1873
1874
sibling
Sidney English
Source:9154181
19th November 1874
1882
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9154119
5th April 1891
1891
location
Barnes Cross, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9154119
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:9154123
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Gardener Domestic
St James's Gardens, West Malvern
United Kingdom
Source:9154123
31st March 1901
1901
location
St James's Gardens, West Malvern
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9154123
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9154124
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener Domestic Foreman
Broome Hall Gardens, Holmwood, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9154124
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Broome Hall Gardens, Holmwood, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9154124
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Minnie Hing
Source:9154202
22nd November 1913 - 12th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/53105
Royal Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:9154086
4th March 1917 - 21st March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/53105
Royal Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:9154086
22nd March 1917 - 2nd December 1917
enlistment
Dorking
United Kingdom
Source:9154075
service
British Army
Private
13862
Royal West Surrey Regiment
Source:9154075
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9154075
1917
death
Died of wounds
Register of Soldiers' Effects entry notes P of War and death 3 Dec 1917. Other sources state 12 Dec, including Medal & Award Roll which gives final Service date 2 Dec and Died of Wounds 12th Dec.
France
Source:9154073
Source:9154095
12th December 1917
burial
Nord
France
V.D.13
Source:9154073
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | English |
| Source | 9154122 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Cross, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Broome Hall Gardens, Holmwood, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| St James's Gardens, West Malvern | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13862 | Royal West Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/53105 | Royal Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/53105 | Royal Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Ann English | mother | ||
| Henry William English | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles John English | brother | 3rd August 1868 | |
| Louisa Jane English | sister | 5th July 1871 | |
| Albert English | brother | 8th February 1873 | |
| Sidney English | brother | 19th November 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Hing | wife | 22nd November 1913 |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal and Award Roll Image | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage to Minnie Hing | Jane31029 | |
| Minnie English's Marriage to Herbert Andrews | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Louisa | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Brothers Charles and Albert | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Sidney | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow Minnie | Jane31029 | |
| Service Record Nephew Alan Reginald English | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Fusiliers Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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