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We remember Arthur Meeks
We remember Arthur Meeks
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Ellen Ann Meeks
Source:9436510
1876
1877
sibling
Sarah Jane Meeks
Source:9436510
1877
1885
sibling
William Meeks
Source:9436510
1885
1887
sibling
Joseph Meeks
Source:9436510
1887
1888
1891
location
St James Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9436510
1891
1892
sibling
Fred Meeks
Source:9436512
1892
1901
location
25 Thorn Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9436512
1901
1911
employment
House Painter
Source:9436515
1911
1911
location
3 Olive Terrace, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9436515
1911
1916
marriage
Alice Bury
Source:6181896
22nd April 1916
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9436426
11th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
L/45575
Royal Field Artillery
187 Brigade
Source:9436426
11th December 1918
employment
Giver In Cotton Mill
United Kingdom
Source:9436512
1959
death
Not War Related
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:6181896
29th December 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Meeks, |
| Source | 9436426 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Thorn Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3 Olive Terrace, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| St James Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/45575 | Royal Field Artillery | 187 Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Meeks | father | ||
| Sarah E. Bruty | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ann Meeks | sister | 1876 | |
| Sarah Jane Meeks | sister | 1877 | |
| William Meeks | brother | 1885 | |
| Joseph Meeks | brother | 1887 | |
| Fred Meeks | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Bury | wife | 22nd April 1916 |
Media
Media
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Arthur Meeks wedding photoIn uniform at marriage to Alice Bury on 22 April 1916
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MM, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Arthur Meeks for Gallantry and Service in the Great War (Medal Index Cards)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Artillery Military Medal awards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth, Marriage and Death | Gerald26882 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Meeks wedding photo | Gerald26882 | |
| In uniform | Gerald26882 | |
| Arthur Meeks and Alice Bury Wedding | Gerald26882 | |
| MM, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RFA cap badge | Ian105013 |
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