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We remember Arthur Edward Jefferies
We remember Arthur Edward Jefferies
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Florence Jefferies
Source:8657717
1880
1881
sibling
Joseph Henry Jefferies
Source:8657654
1881
1883
sibling
Ruth Mary Jefferies
Source:8657717
1883
1885
sibling
William Jefferies
Source:8657717
1885
1887
sibling
Mable Jefferies
Source:8657717
1887
1892
sibling
Francis John Jefferies
Source:8657654
1892
1894
sibling
Benjamin Charles Jefferies
Source:8657654
1894
1898
1900
sibling
Rosina Margaret Jefferies
Source:8657654
1900
1901
location
West Cranmore, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8657654
31st March 1901
1911
location
Wanstrow, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8657656
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 17
Source:8657660
20th December 1915
service
British Army
Private
12190
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:2589759
1915
death
Killed in Action
While working as a bomber protecting a working party on a mine crater he alone attacked and drove off a German patrol, but was killed before they could return.
Armentieres
France
Source:8657660
20th December 1915
burial
West of Armentieres
France
E.11
Source:8657686
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Jefferies |
| Source | 8657686 |
| First Names | Arthur Frank |
| Initials | AF |
| Source | 8657686 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstrow, Somerset | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| West Cranmore, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12190 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Hill | mother | ||
| Francis 'frank' Jefferies | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis John Jefferies | brother | 1892 | |
| Benjamin Charles Jefferies | brother | 1894 | |
| Rosina Margaret Jefferies | sister | 1900 | |
| Joseph Henry Jefferies | step-brother | 1881 | |
| Florence Jefferies | step-sister | 1880 | |
| Ruth Mary Jefferies | sister | 1883 | |
| William Jefferies | step-brother | 1885 | |
| Mable Jefferies | step-sister | 1887 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Arthur's headstoneArthur Jefferies body lies in Chapelle-D'Armentiers New Cemetery - grave space E.11
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The cemetery of Chapelle D'Armentieres New CemeterThis is where Arthur's body was laid to rest following his death.Contributed by:
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Brewham parish baptismal register for 1898The fourth entry is that of Arthur Edward Jefferies baptism on 8 May 1898 at St John the Baptist, South Brewham.Contributed by:
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Brewham War MemorialThe Brewham War Memorial, with the facing panel displaying Arthur's name: A F Jefferies.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty details for: Jefferies A E | Nicola80499 | |
| 21st Division 63rd Infantry Brigade 8 Somerset L.I. | Nicola80499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur's headstone | Nicola80499 | |
| The cemetery of Chapelle D'Armentieres New Cemeter | Nicola80499 | |
| Brewham parish baptismal register for 1898 | Nicola80499 | |
| Brewham War Memorial | Nicola80499 | |
| AE Jefferies | Andrew13060 | |
| Arthur's Scroll of Honour | Nicola80499 |
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