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We remember Arthur Nottingham
We remember Arthur Nottingham
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Harold Nottingham
Source:8903648
1888
1890
1891
location
142 Meadow Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8903639
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Elsie Nottingham
Source:8903648
1894
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8903642
31st March 1901
1901
location
17 Westbourne Mount, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8903642
31st March 1901
1908
dates
Age 18
Source:8903646
June 1908
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8903648
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General Clerk
Not known
Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8903648
2nd April 1911
1911
location
28 Malvern Road Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8903648
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:8903001
31st August 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
Not known
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8903001
31st August 1914
1914
enlistment
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8903001
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
11963
Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”)
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8903001
31st August 1914 - 13th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
11963
Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”)
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8903001
14th October 1914 - 28th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
11963
Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”)
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8903001
1st March 1915 - 2nd April 1915
1915
appointments
Orderly Room Clerk
Source:8903001
3rd April 1915 - 1st July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
11963
Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”)
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8903001
3rd April 1915 - 30th July 1918
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8903001
2nd July 1915 - December 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8903001
December 1915 - July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8903001
July 1916 - 28th November 1917
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9126791
4th March 1918
1918
commission
Regular
Source:8903725
31st July 1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:8903001
31st July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Source:8903725
31st July 1918
1918
location
5 Greenmount Place, Beeston Hill, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8903001
August 1918
1954
dates
Age 63
Source:8904494
March 1954
1954
death
Not War Related
Arthur Nottingham died some 35 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 63.
Leeds Registration District, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8904494
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Nottingham, |
| Source | 8903872 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Meadow Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 17 Westbourne Mount, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 28 Malvern Road Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Greenmount Place, Beeston Hill, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known August 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11963 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”) | 6th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11963 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”) | 6th (Service) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 11963 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”) | 6th (Service) Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 11963 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”) | 6th (Service) Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Ann Nottingham nee Porritt | mother | ||
| Alfred Nottingham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Nottingham | brother | 1888 | |
| Elsie Nottingham | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | Methodist |
Media
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A West Yorkshire Regiment Cap BadgeA Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment) Cap Badge
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DCM Medal Card of 11963 Serjeant Arthur Nottingham Yorkshire Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Leeds Registration District Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Holbeck (Leeds) Registration District Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 2 Aug 1918 Pages 9099 and 9100 | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Hunslet Registration District Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Arthur Nottingham's DCM Citation - The Edinburgh Gazette 6 Mar 1918 Page 865 | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Leeds Registration District Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette: Distinguished Conduct Medal 04.03.18 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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