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We remember Arthur Reginald Birks
We remember Arthur Reginald Birks
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Hugh H Birks
Source:7440524
1886
1888
sibling
Marion Birks
Source:7440524
1888
1890
sibling
Ida Anne Birks
Source:7440524
1890
1893
sibling
Dorthothy Charlotte Birks
Source:7440524
1893
1895
1911
location
Westbourne Road, West Hartlepool, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6156535
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:6155700
18th September 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
West Hartlepool, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6155700
18th September 1914
1914
enlistment
West Hartlepool, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6155700
18th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
18/663
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:6155700
16th November 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6155265
22nd December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
18/663
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:6155253
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
18/663
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7440524
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
the Somme
France
Source:7440524
Source:6155262
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
No Known Grave.
France
Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C.
Source:7440524
Source:6155262
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Reginald |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Birks |
| Source | 6155253 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Road, West Hartlepool, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18/663 | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 18/663 | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 18/663 | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Acting Lance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisa Birks | mother | ||
| Edwin Birks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh H Birks | brother | 1886 | |
| Marion Birks | sister | 1888 | |
| Ida Anne Birks | sister | 1890 | |
| Dorthothy Charlotte Birks | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-18 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-18 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deryck11795 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur R Birks CWGC cert | Deryck11795 | |
| Arthur R Birks MIC | Deryck11795 | |
| DLI cap badge | Deryck11795 | |
| Attestation: Arthur Reginald Birks | Deryck11795 | |
| 1911 Census: Birks Family | Deryck11795 | |
| Pip, Squeak & Wilfred | Deryck11795 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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