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We remember Arthur Mackness
We remember Arthur Mackness
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
John Mackness
Source:8667959
1887
1890
1891
location
3 Providence Place, Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8668792
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Ernest Mackness
Source:8667959
1892
1893
sibling
Harold Mackness
Source:8667959
1893
1896
sibling
Florence Mackness
Source:8667959
1896
1898
sibling
William Mackness
Source:8667959
1898
1900
sibling
Joseph Mackness
Source:8667959
1900
1901
location
5 Court B, Littleton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8667959
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Henry Mackness
Source:8700193
1902
1904
sibling
Louis Mackness
Source:8700193
1904
1907
sibling
Louisa Mackness
Source:8700193
1907
1911
employment
Shoe heel buiilder
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8700193
2nd April 1911
1911
location
96 Hawthorne Road, Newfoundpool, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8700193
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Gertrude Mary Rowton
Source:8706291
20th November 1913
1916
employment
Electrician's labourer
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8706291
24th July 1916
1916
enlistment
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8706291
24th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
108289
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2874439
24th July 1916 - 20th May 1919
1916
location
1 Court D, Devonshire Street, Leicester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8706291
24th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
108289
Royal Garrison Artillery
No.50 AA Company
Source:8706291
1916 - 1917
1917
events
Insolence to a N.C.O.
Military Discipline
Steele Hill
United Kingdom
Punishment awarded: 7 days C.B.
Source:8706291
31st January 1917
1917
events
Absent from camp
Military Discipline
West Park Camp, Fovant, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Punishment awarded: 2 days C.B.
Source:8706291
20th March 1917
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
108289
Royal Garrison Artillery
No.12 AA Mobile Battery
Source:8706291
29th June 1918 - 20th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:2874439
20th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8706291
20th May 1919
1919
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
Punishment awarded: all former service forfeited
Source:8706291
20th May 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Traumatic cataract left eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:8706291
20th May 1919
1956
death
Unknown
Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8668770
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mackness |
| Source | 2874439 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Court D, Devonshire Street, Leicester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th July 1916 | |
| 3 Providence Place, Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 5 Court B, Littleton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 96 Hawthorne Road, Newfoundpool, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 108289 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 108289 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No.12 AA Mobile Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 108289 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No.50 AA Company | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Watts | mother | ||
| Arthur Mackness | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mackness | brother | 1887 | |
| Ernest Mackness | brother | 1892 | |
| Harold Mackness | brother | 1893 | |
| Florence Mackness | sister | 1896 | |
| William Mackness | brother | 1898 | |
| Joseph Mackness | brother | 1900 | |
| Henry Mackness | brother | 1902 | |
| Louis Mackness | brother | 1904 | |
| Louisa Mackness | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Mary Rowton | wife | 20th November 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-24 | 5'6" |
Media
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Royal Artillery cap badgeCap badge of Royal Artillery of the type worn by Arthur Mackness
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Mackness 1901 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness Death Registration 1956 | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness 1891 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness 1911 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness army service record | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness Silver War Badge record 1919 | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery cap badge | Andrew2491 |
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