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We remember Arthur S. Murgatroyd
We remember Arthur S. Murgatroyd
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Isaacs Murgatroyd
Source:9226554
1884
1886
sibling
Louie Murgatroyd
Source:9226554
1886
1890
sibling
Thomas Murgatroyd
Source:9226554
1890
1892
1893
sibling
Harry H. Murgatroyd
Source:9226554
1893
1911
location
Cherry Tree House, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9226554
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3174997
15th November 1915
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:3174997
18th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
Source:9226511
18th December 1916
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9226509
19th January 1917
1917
marriage
Emily Taylor
Source:9226567
1917
employment
Draper's Assistant
Source:9226554
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5361
Royal Fusiliers
20th Battalion
Source:3174997
service
British Army
Serjeant
5361
The Royal Fusiliers (City Of London Regiment)
Source:9226509
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur S. |
| Initials | AS |
| Last Name | Murgatroyd, |
| Source | 9226554 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree House, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5361 | Royal Fusiliers | 20th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 5361 | The Royal Fusiliers (City Of London Regiment) | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alice | mother | ||
| Harry Murgatroyd | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaacs Murgatroyd | brother | 1884 | |
| Louie Murgatroyd | sister | 1886 | |
| Thomas Murgatroyd | brother | 1890 | |
| Harry H. Murgatroyd | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Taylor | wife | 1917 |
Media
Media
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Silver War Badge 165693/6SWB delivered to Lt A Murgatroyd, Royal Fusiliers at Wesley Villa, Rawtenstall, Manchester (Eligible 3.7.19 as shown on SWB Rolls)Contributed by:
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SWBSWB delivered to Lt A Murgatroyd, Royal Fusiliers at Wesley Villa, Rawtenstall, Manchester (Eligible 3.7.19 as shown on SWB Rolls)Contributed by:
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Royal Fusiliers cap badgeA. Murgatroyd was serving in 20th Battalion at time of earning DCM (Medal Index Cards)Contributed by:
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DCM, 14/15 Star, BWM and VMAs awarded to A. Murgatroyd for Distinguished Conduct and Service in the Great War (Medal Index Cards)
Contributed by:
Ian105013
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 | ||
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| Silver War Badge 165693/6 | Ian105013 | |
| SWB | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| DCM, 14/15 Star, BWM and VM | Ian105013 |
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