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We remember Arthur Falkner Nicholson
We remember Arthur Falkner Nicholson
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
education
Rugby School
Rugby, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8494138
31st March 1901
1908
commission
Source:8661258
1st May 1908
1908
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
1st North Midland Brigade
Source:8661258
1st May 1908
1911
employment
Silk manufacturer
self
United Kingdom
Source:8494137
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Highfield Hall, Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8494137
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3240985
14th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
231 (2nd North Midland) Brigade
Source:8494147
July 1915
1921
location
Shirburn House, Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3240985
17th March 1921
1930
service
British Army
Colonel
Source:8661295
20th December 1930
1930
location
Stockwell House, Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8661295
20th December 1930
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3240985
sibling
Basil Lee Nicholson
Source:8494137
sibling
Christine Mary Nicholson
Source:8494137
sibling
Malcolm Nicholson
Source:8494164
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Falkner |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Nicholson |
| Source | 8494139 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hall, Leek, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Shirburn House, Leek, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th March 1921 | |
| Stockwell House, Leek, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th December 1930 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 231 (2nd North Midland) Brigade | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 1st North Midland Brigade | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Nicholson | mother | ||
| Arthur Nicholson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Lee Nicholson | brother | ||
| Christine Mary Nicholson | sister | ||
| Malcolm Nicholson | brother |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholson War Memorial website | Gavin3108 | |
| London Gazette 28163/5639 | Gavin3108 | |
| London Gazette 33673/8335 | Gavin3108 |
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