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We remember Arthur Francis Scott Napier
We remember Arthur Francis Scott Napier
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Princes Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8490702
1891
1910
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8765545
23rd December 1910
1911
location
Bulford Camp, Salisbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8490703
1911
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8490703
1911
1913
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8765547
23rd December 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3201207
10th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8765550
11th August 1915
1915
appointments
Adjutant
Source:8765556
28th August 1915
1915
marriage
Phyllis Grace Fleming
Source:8490697
15th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8765557
8th August 1916
1917
service
British Army
Acting Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8765558
26th January 1917 - 14th October 1917
1917
children
Charles John Scott Napier
Source:8490697
12th October 1917
1917
appointments
Officer of a Company of Gentlemen Cadets
Source:8765561
16th November 1917
1920
children
Margaret Esme Scott Napier
Source:8490697
30th December 1920
1921
appointments
Instructor at the Artillery College
Source:8765564
1st May 1921
education
Wellington College
Wellington, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8490697
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3201207
1971
death
Sturminster, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8490697
Source:8490699
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Francis Scott |
| Initials | AFS |
| Last Name | Napier |
| Source | 3201207 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulford Camp, Salisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Princes Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles John Scott Napier | son | 12th October 1917 | |
| Margaret Esme Scott Napier | daughter | 30th December 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Denison Gooch Holbrook | mother | ||
| William John Napier | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Grace Fleming | wife | 15th November 1915 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biographical details | Charlotte33 | |
| War Diary of the 256th Brigade RFA | Fife3190 | |
| Commisioned as 2nd Lt - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| promoted Lieutenant - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Temporary Captain - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| appointed an Adjutant - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| promoted Captain - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| acting Major - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| back to the Royal Military Academy - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| relinquishes acting rank - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| ARTILLERY COLLEGE. - London Gazette | Fife3190 |
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