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We remember Bernard Meninsky
We remember Bernard Meninsky
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Kate Meninsky
Source:9488037
1894
1896
sibling
Sarah Meninsky
Source:9488037
1896
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9509305
1901
1901
location
28 Warren Street, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9509305
1901
1911
employment
Art Student
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9488037
April 1911
1911
location
94 Adelaide Road, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9488037
April 1911
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9488037
1911
1918
enlistment
Whitehall, Central London
United Kingdom
Source:9488031
10th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
J/2102
Royal Fusiliers
38th/40th/42nd Battalion
Source:9488031
10th January 1918 - 10th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:9488031
10th August 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9488031
10th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Neurasthenia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9488031
10th August 1918
1918
children
David Meninsky
Source:9509345
1918
1918
employment
Drawing Artist Instructor
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9488031
1918
1918
marriage
Margaret O O'Connor
Source:9509296
1918
1919
children
Philip Meninsky
Source:9509346
1919
1927
marriage
Nora Barczinsky
Source:9509341
1927
1950
death
Not War Related
He took his own life - an inquest showed that he died of barbituric poisoning
Hampstead, North West London
United Kingdom
Source:9509317
Source:9509311
Source:9489091
12th February 1950
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Warren Street, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 94 Adelaide Road, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | J/2102 | Royal Fusiliers | 38th/40th/42nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Meninsky | son | 1918 | |
| Philip Meninsky | son | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Meninsky | mother | ||
| Isaac Meninsky | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Meninsky | sister | 1894 | |
| Sarah Meninsky | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret O O'Connor | wife | 1918 | |
| Nora Barczinsky | wife | 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-10 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Sketch of soldiers arriving on leaveimage: A group of soldiers in uniform, some laden with packs, move along the platform of a railway station. Ministry of Information Commission, Scheme 2
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On the Departure Platform, Victoria Stationimage: A group of four soldiers in full kit and wearing khaki bonnets standing on a platform at a railway station. Ministry of Information Commission, Scheme 2Contributed by:
Charlotte33 -
Victoria Station, District Railwayimage: A group of British soldiers, wearing uniform and carrying their kit, stand on a platform of Victoria station amongst a number of civilians. Three of the soldiers to the right wear Scottish uniforms and the London underground station sign is visible on the far wall. The concept of Victoria Station, District Railway came directly from the Ministry: ‘The immediate purpose for which Meninsky is desired is that he should paint important pictures representing typical London scenes during and after the arrival of a Leave Train from the Front’. Meninsky was enthusiastic about this choice and the painting is one of six he made on this subject. Ministry of Information Commission, Scheme 2Contributed by:
Charlotte33 -
The Platform Canteen, Victoria Stationimage: A group of British soldiers in uniform and carrying their kit, standing at a canteen on the platform of a station. In the centre of the composition, one of the men holds a white mug. Some of the men wear Scottish-style caps. Ministry of Information Commission, Scheme 2Contributed by:
Charlotte33 -
The Arrival of a Leave Train, Victoria Stationimage: A group of British soldiers, wearing uniform and carrying their kit, stand at the canteen on a platform of a railway station. They are holding mugs, smoking and chatting with a table full of mugs to the left. Most of the men where Scottish-style bonnet caps. Ministry of Information Commission, Scheme 2. Commission administration transferred to Imperial War Museum.Contributed by:
Charlotte33 -
The Arrivalimage: A group of soldiers in distinctive khaki bonnets make stand on the platform of a railway station, having arrived on leave. Each carries a small pack on their back and many of the men carry a tin mug in their hands. Ministry of Information Commission, Scheme 2Contributed by:
Charlotte33 -
H J Murell: of Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, Barkingsideimage: a half length portrait of H J Murell, who sits with his arms crossed, wearing an apron. War Artists Advisory Committee commission, Second World WarContributed by:
Charlotte33 -
Portrait photograph of Bernard MeninskyInscription on the back of the photograph states that is was taken at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in 1930. Name of the photographer is inscribed on the front.
Contributed by:
Charlotte33 -
Mounted photographs of Bernard and Nora MeninskyBlack and white print and ink, mountedContributed by:
Charlotte33 -
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 10 INCREDIBLE PAINTINGS FROM THE HALL OF REMEMBRANCE SERIES | Charlotte33 | |
| Inquest on Painter | Charlotte33 | |
| Obituary, Mr B Meninsky | Charlotte33 | |
| Birth record for Bernard's son, David | Charlotte33 | |
| Birth record for Bernard's son, Philip | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sketch of soldiers arriving on leave | Charlotte33 | |
| On the Departure Platform, Victoria Station | Charlotte33 | |
| Victoria Station, District Railway | Charlotte33 | |
| The Platform Canteen, Victoria Station | Charlotte33 | |
| The Arrival of a Leave Train, Victoria Station | Charlotte33 | |
| The Arrival | Charlotte33 | |
| H J Murell: of Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, Barkingside | Charlotte33 | |
| Portrait photograph of Bernard Meninsky | Charlotte33 | |
| Mounted photographs of Bernard and Nora Meninsky | Charlotte33 | |
| Photograph of Bernard Meninsky with his son David | Charlotte33 |
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