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We remember Arthur Kirkby
We remember Arthur Kirkby
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1895
sibling
Thomas Kirkby
Source:9255169
15th January 1895
1896
sibling
George Kirkby
Source:9255169
15th October 1896
1900
sibling
Ada Kirkby
Source:9255176
1900
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9255176
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Dalton Street, Ordsall, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9255176
31st March 1901
1904
location
15 Nada Street, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9255169
11th April 1904
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9255181
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Switch Maker
Electrical Engineers
Source:9255181
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Carlton Street, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9255181
2nd April 1911
1915
appointments
Driver
Source:9255140
15th March 1915 - 14th December 1918
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:9255140
15th March 1915
1915
employment
Motor Mechanic and Driver
Source:9255140
15th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Grove Park, London
United Kingdom
Source:9255140
15th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M2/053409
Army Service Corps
Various motor transport companies
Source:9255140
15th March 1915 - 1st July 1918
1915
location
36 Barff Road, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9255140
15th March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9255140
28th March 1915 - 5th January 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Illness in France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9255140
1st April 1915 - 15th May 1915
1915
children
Stanley Shelland
Source:9255140
8th December 1915
1916
marriage
Florence Elizabeth Shelland
Source:9255193
4th November 1916 - 1919
1917
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9255140
27th June 1917 - 26th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:9255140
10th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
M2/053409
Army Service Corps
Army Reserve Class W
Source:9255140
2nd July 1918 - 14th December 1918
1918
discharge
Source:2606296
14th December 1918
1924
dates
Age 32
Source:9255197
21st April 1924
1924
employment
Engineer
Source:9255197
21st April 1924
1924
marriage
Maude Derbyshire
Source:9255207
21st April 1924
1924
location
93 Boston Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9255197
21st April 1924
1939
dates
Age 47
Source:9255207
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Toolmaker
Source:9255207
29th September 1939
1939
location
36 Norman Road, Hornchurch, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9255207
29th September 1939
1969
dates
Age 77
Source:9255216
1969
1969
death
Source:9255216
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Kirkby |
| Source | 2606296 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nada Street, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th April 1904 | |
| 23 Dalton Street, Ordsall, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 36 Barff Road, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 15th March 1915 | ||
| 36 Norman Road, Hornchurch, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 6 Carlton Street, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 93 Boston Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 21st April 1924 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/053409 | Army Service Corps | Army Reserve Class W | Private | |
| British Army | M2/053409 | Army Service Corps | Various motor transport companies | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Shelland | son | 8th December 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Kirkby | father | ||
| Ellen Kirkby | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kirkby | brother | 15th January 1895 | |
| George Kirkby | brother | 15th October 1896 | |
| Ada Kirkby | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elizabeth Shelland | wife | 4th November 1916 | |
| Maude Derbyshire | wife | 21st April 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-15 | 5'6" |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester School Admissions Registers | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index (2) | Barry1338 |
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