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We remember Arthur William Loveday
We remember Arthur William Loveday
Duplicate of A W Loveday
Also remembered by 5 people
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1887
location
11 Gilbert Terrace, New Swindon, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9142785
25th May 1887
1889
sibling
Edith Eveline Loveday
Source:9143098
January 1889
1889
sibling
Edith E Loveday
Source:6987617
1889
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:6987617
5th April 1891
1891
location
106, Stafford Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6987617
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Agnes Loveday
Source:7646222
1892
1900
employment
Railway Employee
Great Western Railway
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9143098
22nd October 1900
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:7646222
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Office Boy Railway
Great Western Railway
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7646222
31st March 1901
1901
location
106 Stafford Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7646222
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:7646226
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:7646226
2nd April 1911
1911
location
400 Portobello Road, North Kensington, London, England
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7646226
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 25
Source:9142756
31st March 1912
1912
employment
Engine fitter
London
United Kingdom
Source:9142756
31st March 1912
1912
marriage
Ellen Hilda French
Source:9142756
31st March 1912
1912
marriage
Ellen Hilda French
Source:9143098
31st March 1912 - 18th September 1918
1912
location
400 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9142756
31st March 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2706710
14th August 1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9142768
19th December 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9142768
26th September 1916
1918
dates
Age 31
Source:9142738
18th September 1918
1918
employment
Frame Builders Assistant
Great Western Railway
Swindon Carriage
United Kingdom
Source:9143153
30th November 1918
employment
unknown
United Kingdom
Source:2706710
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:2706710
marriage
Not Specified On Source
Source:2706710
marriage
Ellen Hilda
Source:9142738
service
British Army
Private
6975
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:2706710
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
6975
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6987615
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:9142805
Source:9142738
18th September 1918
burial
Nord
France
VIII. E. 17.
Source:9142738
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Loveday, |
| Source | 6987615 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Stafford Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 106, Stafford Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 11 Gilbert Terrace, New Swindon, Wiltshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th May 1887 | |
| 400 Portobello Road, North Kensington, London, England | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 400 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6975 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6975 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM and Bar | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Loveday | father | ||
| Emily Chivers | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith E Loveday | sister | 1889 | |
| Agnes Loveday | sister | 1892 | |
| Edith Eveline Loveday | sister | January 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Hilda | wife | ||
| Ellen Hilda French | wife | 31st March 1912 | |
| Ellen Hilda French | wife | 31st March 1912 | |
| Not Specified On Source | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry for A. Loveday | Bridget3206 | |
| Army Service Numbers 1881 - 1918 | Bridget3206 | |
| Doreen Elizabeth Daye | Bridget3206 | |
| GWR Great War Book | Bridget3206 | |
| 'We Have Our Lives' record for Arthur Loveday | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A W Loveday | Peter5151 | |
| GWR Memorial | Andrew13060 |
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We remember Arthur William Loveday
Also remembered by 5 people
