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We remember Arthur Lightfoot
We remember Arthur Lightfoot
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
United Kingdom
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30th January 1893
service
British Army
Pioneer
128568
Royal Engineers
Source:2660343
service
British Army
Pioneer
27059
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
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service
British Army
Private
128568
Royal Engineers
Source:7219135
1917
death
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11th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Lightfoot |
| Source | 2660343 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 128568 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 27059 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 128568 | Royal Engineers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Lightfoot | mother | ||
| John Lightfoot | father |
Media
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1911 Census ImageCensus entry shows Arthur aged 18yrs living at home with his parents. Address given as The Wharfe, Saville Town, Dewsbury
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Mendinghem Military CemeteryMendinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West Flanders, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.Contributed by:
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Medal CardArthur's medal card stating medal awarded army number and date of deathContributed by:
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Mendinghem Military Cemetery Grave IndexInformation: Lightfoot, Pte, Arthur, 128568 A. Special Company' Royal Engineers. 11 Aug 1917. Aged 24. Son of Ellen Lightfoot, of 104, Warren St, Saville Town, DewsburyContributed by:
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Mendinghem Cemetery (Graves Registration Form)Registration Report Form giving all the information relating to graveContributed by:
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Baptism RecordArthur was born on the 30th Jan 1893 and baptised on 12 August 1896 at All Saint's Parish Church, Dewsbury.Contributed by:
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Arthur LightfootArthu served in the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (K.O.Y.L.I.)
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George48865
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 | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census Image | George48865 | |
| Mendinghem Military Cemetery | George48865 | |
| Medal Card | George48865 | |
| Mendinghem Military Cemetery Grave Index | George48865 | |
| Mendinghem Cemetery (Graves Registration Form) | George48865 | |
| Baptism Record | George48865 | |
| Arthur Lightfoot | George48865 |
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