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We remember Arthur Nottingham
We remember Arthur Nottingham
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Clarkson Nottingham
Source:6997918
11th August 1887
1891
birth
Heckmondwike, near Dewsbury, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6997913
Source:8897568
17th February 1891
1891
location
Powell Street, Heckmondwike, near Dewsbury, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8897568
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Muriel Nottingham
Source:8897579
1892
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8897575
31st March 1901
1901
location
Churchfield Terrace, Liversedge, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8897575
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8897579
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Churchfield Terrace, Liversedge, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8897579
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3289567
3rd August 1915 - 26th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
106407
Royal Engineers
2nd Battalion Special Brigade
Source:7105608
25th June 1916
education
Chemistry
Bradford Technical College
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:6997918
education
Heckmondwike Secondary School
Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6997918
employment
Apprenticed dyer
Heckmondwike
United Kingdom
Source:6997918
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8897597
1916
death
Killed in Action
Shot by sniper whilst travelling along front line in truck during a lull in hostilities.
Flanders
France
Source:7105608
Source:6997918
26th June 1916
burial
Somme
Norfolk Cemetry
France
Grave Reference: I. C. 70
Source:7105608
Source:6997918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Nottingham |
| Source | 3289567 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield Terrace, Liversedge, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Churchfield Terrace, Liversedge, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Powell Street, Heckmondwike, near Dewsbury, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 106407 | Royal Engineers | 2nd Battalion Special Brigade | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Helen Nottingham nee Clappison | mother | ||
| Arthur Thomas Nottingham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Nottingham | brother | 11th August 1887 | |
| Muriel Nottingham | sister | 1892 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-26 | Methodist |
Media
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Photograph taken when Arthur first enlistedIn uniform, as a medic before being transferred to the Special Brigade
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The Nottingham familyArthur's brother, Clarkson, mother, sister Muriel and fatherContributed by:
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Corporal Arthur NottinghamTaken when he first enlisted, as a medic, before being transferred to the Special Brigade as a result of his special expertise as an industrial chemist.
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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 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison44753 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alison44753 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison44753 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison44753 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alison44753 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded Leeds Registration District Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph taken when Arthur first enlisted | Alison44753 | |
| The Nottingham family | Alison44753 | |
| Corporal Arthur Nottingham | Alison44753 | |
| Arthur as a civilian before the war. | Alison44753 |
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