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We remember Arthur Papworth
We remember Arthur Papworth
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Herbert Papworth
Source:8882294
1873
1874
1877
sibling
Ernest Papworth
Source:8882334
1877
1879
sibling
Fred Papworth
Source:8882294
1879
1881
location
Lyons Yard, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8882294
3rd March 1881
1881
dates
Age 6
Source:8882294
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Emma Papworth
Source:8882334
1882
1891
dates
Age 16
Source:8882334
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Hay Cutter & Farm Labourer
Source:8882334
5th April 1891
1891
location
West Park Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8882334
5th April 1891
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:8882319
23rd November 1891
1891
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:8882319
23rd November 1891
1891
service
British Army
330
Suffolk Regiment
4th Battalion (Militia)
Source:8882319
23rd November 1891
1891
location
West Park Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8882319
23rd November 1891
1897
marriage
Annie Pitchers
Source:8882278
1897
1898
children
Ethel Papworth
Source:8882278
1898
1899
children
Herbert Papworth
Source:8882278
1899
1900
children
Ada Papworth
Source:8882285
1900
1901
dates
Age 26
Source:8882285
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Source:8882285
31st March 1901
1901
location
Chapel Lane, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8882285
31st March 1901
1905
children
Maud Papworth
Source:8882278
1905
1910
children
Fred Papworth
Source:8882278
1910
1911
dates
Age 36
Source:8882278
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Source:8882278
2nd April 1911
1911
location
West Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8882278
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Stanley Papworth
Source:8882341
1912
1914
children
Arthur E Papworth
Source:8882343
1914
1914
enlistment
Source:3381306
11th September 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3381306
23rd February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
3/9633
Suffolk Regiment
Source:3381306
11th September 1915
1916
discharge
Source:3381306
6th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Emphysems
Hospital/Institution
Source:3381306
6th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
3/9633
Suffolk Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:3381306
1917
death
North Witchford regn district, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8882270
1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Papworth |
| Source | 3381306 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Lane, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Lyons Yard, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd March 1881 | |
| West Park Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| West Park Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd November 1891 | |
| West Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/9633 | Suffolk Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 330 | Suffolk Regiment | 4th Battalion (Militia) | ||
| British Army | 3/9633 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Papworth | daughter | 1898 | |
| Herbert Papworth | son | 1899 | |
| Maud Papworth | daughter | 1905 | |
| Fred Papworth | son | 1910 | |
| Ada Papworth | daughter | 1900 | |
| Stanley Papworth | son | 1912 | |
| Arthur E Papworth | son | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Ingle Papworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Papworth | brother | 1873 | |
| Fred Papworth | brother | 1879 | |
| Emma Papworth | sister | 1882 | |
| Ernest Papworth | brother | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Pitchers | wife | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-11-25 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-11-25 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army - Militia Service Records - Attestation | Yvonne27542 |
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