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We remember Arthur John Pope
We remember Arthur John Pope
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Annie Eva Pope
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1883
1885
sibling
Lilian Iona Pope
Source:3553429
1885
1886
sibling
Gladys May Pope
Source:3553429
1886
1889
1891
sibling
William Ridd Pope
Source:3553429
1891
1893
sibling
Charles Henry Pope
Source:3553429
1893
1896
sibling
Elsie Emily Pope
Source:3553429
1896
1898
sibling
Edna Ruth Pope
Source:3553429
1898
1902
sibling
Laura Iris Pope
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1902
1904
employment
Railway worler
Uk Railways
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:3553429
1904 - 1907
1908
employment
Metal Worker
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:3553429
1908 - 1914
1915
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:3553429
13th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2170
1st Monmouthshire Regiment
Source:3553429
13th February 1915 - 8th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3553429
13th February 1915 - 8th May 1915
service
British Army
Private
2170
Monmouthshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Rifleman
2170
Monmouthshire Regiment
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1915
death
Killed in Action
During second battle for Ieper (Ypres), the battalion was shelled for a number of days, 8th May being the worst day for losses for the Monmouthshire Regiment. No remains were found.
Frezenberg Ridge, Ieper
Belgium
Source:7515189
Source:3553429
8th May 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7515189
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Pope |
| Source | 3553429 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2170 | Monmouthshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2170 | 1st Monmouthshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2170 | Monmouthshire Regiment | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Annie Eva Ridd | mother | ||
| John Henry Pope | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Eva Pope | sister | 1883 | |
| Lilian Iona Pope | sister | 1885 | |
| Gladys May Pope | sister | 1886 | |
| William Ridd Pope | brother | 1891 | |
| Charles Henry Pope | brother | 1893 | |
| Elsie Emily Pope | sister | 1896 | |
| Edna Ruth Pope | sister | 1898 | |
| Laura Iris Pope | sister | 1902 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | CATH736 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | CATH736 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | CATH736 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | CATH736 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur John Pope | CATH736 | |
| Arthur John Pope | CATH736 | |
| Death Penny | CATH736 |
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