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We remember Arthur James Laker
We remember Arthur James Laker
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:9641705
16th August 1897
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9641541
1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
Devonshire Regiment
Source:9641541
1915 - 1918
1916
hospitalisation
James was a victim of mustard gas used by the enemy at the Somme, whilst serving with the Devonshire Regiment in the First World War.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9641705
1st July 1916 - 18th November 1916
1920
employment
Soldier
British Army
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Source:9641863
1920 - 27th January 1957
1920
service
British Army
Private
5610356
Royal East Kent Regiment ‘The Buffs’
2nd Battalion
Source:9641705
1920
1924
marriage
Lily Edith Cottenden
Source:9641679
11th October 1924 - 27th January 1957
1924
location
Canterbury
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9641863
11th October 1924
1928
children
Marjorie Kathleen Laker
Source:9641863
5th September 1928
1930
service
British Army
Sargent
5610356
Royal East Kent ‘The Buffs’
2nd Battalion
Source:9641705
1930 - 27th January 1957
1934
children
Heather Lilian Laker
Source:9641863
1934
1944
children
Marion Edith Laker
Source:9641863
1944
1957
dates
Age 59
Source:9286719
1957
service
British Army
Private
G/38463
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2612978
service
British Army
Private
G/14285
East Kent Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9641705
1957
death
Not War Related
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9286723
Source:9286719
27th January 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Laker |
| Source | 9641705 |
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 9286723 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th October 1924 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/38463 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Private | |||
| British Army | G/14285 | East Kent Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5610356 | Royal East Kent ‘The Buffs’ | 2nd Battalion | Sargent | |
| British Army | 5610356 | Royal East Kent Regiment ‘The Buffs’ | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Kathleen Laker | daughter | 5th September 1928 | |
| Marion Edith Laker | daughter | 1944 | |
| Heather Lilian Laker | daughter | 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Laker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Edith Cottenden | wife | 11th October 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1954-03-31 | 5'7" |
Media
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James Laker ( Arthur James Laker).Arthur James Laker better known as James, was a Private in the Devonshire Regiment during the First World War.
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James Laker ( Arthur James Laker).James after the First World War as a Sargent in the Royal East Kent ‘The Buffs’ Regiment, in which he served until his death in 1957.
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James Laker ( Arthur James Laker).In his Sargent’s uniform as a proud member of The Buffs.Contributed by:
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James Laker ( Arthur James Laker).James’s British Army Identity Card, issued in 1954.Contributed by:
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James’s marriage certificate.James’s marriage certificate to Lily Edith Cottenden.Contributed by:
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Sgt James Laker presented with a medal.HM King Frederick IX of Denmark Gifting Sgt James Laker a medal, after James took care of him during his visit to England in the early 1950’s.Contributed by:
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Miniatures of Sgt James Laker’s medals.Miniatures of Sgt James Laker’s medals from the entirety of his Army career, including the medal gifted to him by HM King Frederick IX of Denmark (last one on the right).Contributed by:
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The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’.The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’ magazine by The Buffs, this also included fond memories of James told by those who knew him.Contributed by:
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The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’.The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’ magazine by The Buffs, this also included fond memories of James told by those who knew him.Contributed by:
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The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’.The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’ magazine by The Buffs, this also included fond memories of James told by those who knew him.Contributed by:
Anna136223
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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 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Catherine91214 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find A Grave - Sgt James Laker | Catherine91214 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Laker ( Arthur James Laker). | Anna136223 | |
| James Laker ( Arthur James Laker). | Anna136223 | |
| James Laker ( Arthur James Laker). | Anna136223 | |
| James Laker ( Arthur James Laker). | Anna136223 | |
| James Laker ( Arthur James Laker). | Anna136223 | |
| James’s marriage certificate. | Anna136223 | |
| Sgt James Laker presented with a medal. | Anna136223 | |
| Miniatures of Sgt James Laker’s medals. | Anna136223 | |
| The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’. | Anna136223 | |
| The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’. | Anna136223 | |
| The announcement of James passing in ‘The Dragon’. | Anna136223 |
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