Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Arthur Valentine Blake
We remember Arthur Valentine Blake
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9244180
2nd April 1911
1911
location
30 Hampstead Road, Seacombe, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9244180
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Monmouthshire Regiment
Source:9244159
21st November 1915
1918
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:9244170
12th February 1918
1918
marriage
Isabella Maude Langham
Source:9244188
1918
1941
dates
Age 45
Source:9244188
11th May 1941
1941
location
40 Lawrence Buildings, Millbank, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9244188
11th May 1941
service
British Army
Private
26730
Durham Light Infantry
Source:375620
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
Source:375620
service
British Army
Lieutenant
2/4th West Riding Regiment
Source:375620
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Labour Corps
Source:375620
1941
death
Civilian war death
Fireguard. Died at 40 Lawrence Buildings.
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:9244188
Source:9244187
11th May 1941
burial
Westminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Source:9244188
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Valentine |
| Initials | AV |
| Last Name | Blake |
| Source | 375620 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Hampstead Road, Seacombe, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 40 Lawrence Buildings, Millbank, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th May 1941 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26730 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 2/4th West Riding Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Labour Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Monmouthshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Maud Blake | mother | ||
| Thomas Alfred Blake | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Maude Langham | wife | 1918 |
Media
Communities
Communities
-
Lives of the Second World WarMore about Lives of the Second World War
-
Civilian War Dead 1939 - 1945More about Civilian War Dead 1939 - 1945
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Candle with Westminster Abbey | Jonathan101862 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Arthur Valentine Blake
Also remembered by 1 person
