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We remember Arthur Herbert Procter
We remember Arthur Herbert Procter
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Ethel Procter
Source:8930401
1887
1890
birth
Church Street, Bootle, West Derby, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8508941
Source:8930406
11th August 1890
1891
location
Derby Road, Bootle, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8930401
1891
1914
employment
British Red Cross Society
Medical
Voluntary Aid Detachment Volunteer
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8930406
August 1914 - November 1914
1914
appointments
Stretcher bearer
Source:8930406
November 1914
1914
location
68 Derby Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8508936
29th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:3608526
30th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3156
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1/5th Battalion
Source:3608526
30th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8508936
20th February 1915 - 29th September 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound, right arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8508936
18th May 1915
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3608526
4th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:8508937
7th August 1916
1916
location
5 Duddingston Avenue, Wavertree, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8508936
9th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Hospital admission
Hospital/Institution
Source:8508936
30th August 1916
1917
employment
Commercial Traveller
Source:8508936
21st March 1917
1917
marriage
Hilda Mary Codd
Source:8508936
1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
200996
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
3/5th Battalion
Source:8508936
31st July 1917 - 10th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
200996
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1/5th Battalion
Source:8508936
11th February 1918 - 14th October 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8508936
14th October 1918
1919
children
Arthur Reginald Procter
Source:3608526
3rd April 1919
1921
service
British Army
Private
3900856
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
5th Battalion
Source:8508936
21st March 1921 - 21st March 1921
1921
service
British Army
Sergeant
3900856
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
5th Battalion
Source:8508936
21st March 1921 - 11th September 1923
1921
children
Cecil C Procter
Source:8930412
1921
1923
children
Herbert F Procter
Source:8930413
1923
1923
discharge
Source:8508936
11th September 1923
1927
location
42 Kingfield Road, Queen's Park, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8508936
21st March 1927
1927
children
John P Procter
Source:8930414
1927
1927
employment
Curate, St Mary, Prescot
Church of England
Prescot, Lancashrie
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1927 - 1931
1927
location
Prescot, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1927 - 1931
1931
employment
Vicar of Bosley
Church of England
Bosley, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1931 - 1933
1931
location
Bosley Vicarage, Macclesfield
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1931 - 1933
1933
employment
Vicar, St Stephen, Flowery Field
Church of England
Flowery Field, Hyde, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1933 - 1944
1941
commission
Source:8930403
4th March 1941
1941
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Squadron Leader
63054
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Chaplain's Branch
Source:8930403
4th March 1941 - 10th February 1954
1941
employment
Chaplain
Royal Air Force
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1941 - 1946
1946
employment
Rector, St Mary, Droylsden
Church of England
Droylsden, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1946 - 1951
1946
location
Droylsden, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1946 - 1951
1951
employment
Vicar, Claybrooke with Wibtoft
Church of England
Claybrooke with Wibtoft, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1951 - 1963
1951
location
The Vicarage, Claybrooke with Wibtoft, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8930403
11th May 1951 - 1963
1954
discharge
Source:8930403
10th February 1954
1963
appointments
Honourary Chaplain to the R.A.F.V.R.
Source:8930403
8th April 1963
1963
location
The Vicarage, Bradworthy, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8930403
8th April 1963 - 1964
1963
employment
Vicar, Brandworthy
Church of England
Brandworthy, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1963 - 1964
1964
location
Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8930411
1964
1966
appointments
Chaplain, Shrewsbury Royal British Legion
Source:8930411
1966
awards
1937 Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8930407
awards
1953 Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8930407
awards
Defence Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8930407
awards
War Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8930407
education
Exeter Training College
Exeter
United Kingdom
Source:3608526
education
Port Sunlight School
Source:3608526
service
British Army
Private
200996
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1/5th Battalion
Source:8508936
location
Exeter
United Kingdom
Source:8930406
location
Lower Bebington, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8930406
location
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
1973
death
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:8508941
27th January 1973
burial
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8930402
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Herbert |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Procter |
| Source | 8508939 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Kingfield Road, Queen's Park, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | 21st March 1927 | |
| 5 Duddingston Avenue, Wavertree, Liverpool | United Kingdom | 9th August 1916 | ||
| 68 Derby Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | 29th November 1914 | ||
| Bosley Vicarage, Macclesfield | United Kingdom | 1931 - 1933 | ||
| Derby Road, Bootle, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Droylsden, Manchester | United Kingdom | 1946 - 1951 | ||
| Exeter | United Kingdom | |||
| Lower Bebington, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom | 1964 | ||
| Prescot, Lancashire | United Kingdom | 1927 - 1931 | ||
| Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | |||
| The Vicarage, Bradworthy, Devon | United Kingdom | 8th April 1963 - 1964 | ||
| The Vicarage, Claybrooke with Wibtoft, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | 11th May 1951 - 1963 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3156 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 200996 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 3/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 200996 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3900856 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3900856 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 5th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 63054 | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve | Chaplain's Branch | Squadron Leader | |
| British Army | 200996 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1/5th Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1937 Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| 1953 Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Defence Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| War Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Reginald Procter | son | 3rd April 1919 | |
| Cecil C Procter | son | 1921 | |
| Herbert F Procter | son | 1923 | |
| John P Procter | son | 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur R Procter | father | ||
| Ellen Procter | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Procter | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Mary Codd | wife | 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-26 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921-03-21 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Arthur Procter's MedalsMedal group: Victoria Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal, War Medal, 1937 Coronation Medal and 1953 Coronation MedalContributed by:
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Arthur Procter VC - LiverpoolPhotograph taken with comrades on the steps of St George's Hall, LiverpoolContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Echo,"The Local V.C.", 7th August 1916 | Hannah21187 | |
| Wikipedia: Arthur Herbert Procter | Hannah21187 | |
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Private Arthur Procter (1890 - 1973) | M2740 | |
| Crockford's Clerical Directory | M2740 | |
| London Gazette | M2740 | |
| Museum of Liverpool Blog - Arthur Procter VC | M2740 | |
| Shropshire Star - Battle of the Somme 100th Anniversary | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Pte Procter VC | M2740 | |
| Arthur Procter's Medals | M2740 | |
| Arthur Procter VC - Liverpool | M2740 |
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