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We remember Arthur Pearce
We remember Arthur Pearce
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
location
Oxnead, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278881
April 1881
1891
location
Bintree, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278881
April 1891
1901
employment
Farm Labourer
Gt. Ellingham area, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9278881
April 1901
1901
location
Great Ellingham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9278881
April 1901
1903
marriage
Betsy Ann Houchin
Source:9278881
8th November 1903
1908
children
Bessie Pearce
Source:9278881
6th October 1908
1911
employment
Horseman
Lt. Ellingham area, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9278881
April 1911
1911
location
Tower House, Lt. Ellingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9278881
April 1911
service
British Army
Private
203130
Norfolk Regiment
Source:3443912
service
British Army
Private
235428
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:3443912
1918
death
Died of wounds
Boulogne
France
Source:7106177
Source:9278881
22nd April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7106177
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Pearce |
| Source | 3443912 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bintree, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Great Ellingham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1901 | |
| Oxnead, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1881 | |
| Tower House, Lt. Ellingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203130 | Norfolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 235428 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Pearce | daughter | 6th October 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Pearce, nee Chambers | mother | ||
| John Pearce | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ann Houchin | wife | 8th November 1903 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Cap Badge | Cynthia60869 |
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