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We remember Arthur Charles Oakley
We remember Arthur Charles Oakley
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
James Oakley
Source:9263690
1880
1890
sibling
Lizzie Oakley
Source:9263690
1890
1892
sibling
Sarah Oakley
Source:9263690
1892
1895
sibling
Daisy Oakley
Source:9263690
1895
1898
1898
location
6 Brunswick Court, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263686
27th November 1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:9263690
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Brunswick Court, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263690
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9263695
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Gretton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263695
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Carman
Source:9263660
13th February 1915
1915
events
Early under-age enlistment
Early under-age enlistment
Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
He was discharged from the Army 'having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment' after only 32 days' service. He was later to rejoin the Army, probably under conscription once he reached 18.
Source:9263660
13th February 1915 - 16th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
94343
Royal Artillery
Source:9263660
13th February 1915 - 16th March 1915
1915
location
4 Gretton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263660
13th February 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9263660
16th March 1915
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:9263670
12th August 1917
1917
employment
Soldier T R B
Source:9263670
12th August 1917
1917
marriage
Eliza Osmond Bale
Source:9263700
12th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
not known
Training Reserve Battalion
Source:9263670
12th August 1917
1939
dates
Age 40
Source:9263700
29th September 1939
1939
employment
General Labourer - Heavy Worker
Source:9263700
29th September 1939
1939
location
9 Montague Gardens, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9263700
29th September 1939
1966
dates
Age 67
Source:9263705
1966
service
British Army
Private
119818
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3315764
1966
death
United Kingdom
Source:9263705
1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Charles |
| Initials | AC |
| Last Name | Oakley |
| Source | 9263652 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gretton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 4 Gretton Road, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th February 1915 | |
| 6 Brunswick Court, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th November 1898 | |
| 6 Brunswick Court, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Montague Gardens, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 119818 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 94343 | Royal Artillery | Private | ||
| British Army | not known | Training Reserve Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Oakley | father | ||
| Martha Oakley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Oakley | sister | 1890 | |
| Sarah Oakley | sister | 1892 | |
| Daisy Oakley | sister | 1895 | |
| James Oakley | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Osmond Bale | wife | 12th August 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-13 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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