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We remember Arthur Edward Boag
We remember Arthur Edward Boag
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1904
children
Edward Reader Watts
Source:9194174
10th April 1904
1905
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9194198
22nd May 1905
1905
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9194174
27th September 1905 - 12th February 1909
1905
children
Emily Kathleen Reader Watts
Source:9194174
30th September 1905
1907
appointments
Lance-Corporal
Source:9194174
13th August 1907 - 3rd March 1910
1907
events
Drunk and Improperly Dressed
Military Discipline
Cairo
Egypt
Awarded a severe reprimand.
Source:9194174
28th December 1907
1910
appointments
Corporal
Source:9194174
4th March 1910
1914
marriage
Lily Watts or Boag
Source:9194174
24th January 1914
1914
location
5 Stafford Road, Tonbridge, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9194174
26th May 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:393594
13th August 1914
employment
General Labourer
Source:9194174
employment
Shop Assistant
Source:9194198
service
British Army
Serjeant
6506
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7184609
service
British Army
Serjeant
6506
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9194172
1914
death
Killed in Action
Source:7184609
16th September 1914
burial
Aisne
France
Troyon Chyd. Mem. 45.
Source:7184609
sibling
Alfred Boag
Source:9194174
sibling
Eosned Boag
Source:9194174
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Boag |
| Source | 9194172 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Stafford Road, Tonbridge, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th May 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6506 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 6506 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Reader Watts | son | 10th April 1904 | |
| Emily Kathleen Reader Watts | daughter | 30th September 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ragnel Boag | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Boag | brother | ||
| Eosned Boag | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Watts or Boag | wife | 24th January 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-05-25 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-05-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, FranceVendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, France where Arthur Boag is honoured and buried.
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Arthur Boag.Contributed by:
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King’s Royal Rifle Corps Cap BadgeKing’s Royal Rifle Corps Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Arthur Boag.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, FranceMore about Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, France
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Peninsular Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire, in 1911More about Peninsular Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire, in 1911
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Registry of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, France | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| King’s Royal Rifle Corps Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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