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We remember Arthur Self
We remember Arthur Self
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1908
enlistment
York
United Kingdom
Source:8673864
23rd January 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8673864
23rd January 1908 - 23rd June 1908
1908
events
Education
Training
United Kingdom
Source:8673864
15th April 1908
1908
service
British Army
Gunner
8878
Royal Garrison Artillery
Norfolk Volunteers
Source:8673864
24th June 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8673865
26th June 1908 - 29th December 1908
1908
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8673865
29th December 1908 - 1st March 1911
1909
service
British Army
Private
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
Depot
Source:8673865
24th June 1909 - 28th July 1908
1909
events
Edcuation
Training
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:8673864
26th July 1909
1910
hospitalisation
Wound of scalp (mild)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8673864
9th March 1910 - 10th March 1910
1910
events
Conduct
Military Discipline
Source:8673864
12th March 1910
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8673865
1st March 1911 - 13th November 1912
1911
events
Training
Training
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:8673864
31st August 1911
1912
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8673865
13th November 1912 - 17th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8673865
17th October 1914 - 15th November 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8673864
8th November 1914 - 14th November 1915
1915
appointments
Machine Gun Sergeant
Source:8673906
3rd January 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Deafness - admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8673906
25th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Anaemia and debility - admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8673906
15th November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Anaemia, debility and deafness - admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8673906
15th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
Depot
Source:8673865
15th November 1915 - 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8673863
1st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8673865
1916 - 19th May 1917
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8673864
9th November 1916
1917
appointments
Army Gymnastics Instructor
Source:8673865
19th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant Instructor
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8673865
19th May 1917 - 24th June 1918
1917
service
British Army
Acting Company Sergeant Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
Attached Number 12 Household Brigade, Bushet
Source:8673906
7th December 1917
1918
service
British Army
Acting Company Sergeant Major
8878
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8673865
24th June 1918 - 25th June 1920
1920
marriage
Margaret Constance Scrivern
Source:8673864
5th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8673864
25th June 1920
1920
events
Conduct
Military Discipline
York
United Kingdom
Source:8673864
25th June 1920
1920
location
Hillside, Long Stratton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8673864
25th June 1920
1920
events
Awarded War Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
York
United Kingdom
Deafness and other ailments
Source:8673864
26th June 1920 - 28th June 1921
employment
Labourer
Source:8673864
sibling
John Self
Source:8673864
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Self, |
| Source | 8673909 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside, Long Stratton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th June 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8878 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Norfolk Volunteers | Gunner | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Depot | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant Instructor | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8878 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Acting Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | Attached Number 12 Household Brigade, Bushet | Acting Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Self | mother | ||
| John Self | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Self | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Constance Scrivern | wife | 5th April 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-06-22 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-06-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Arthur Self.Contributed by:
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West Yorkshire Regiment Cap BadgeWest Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Arthur Just.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Legends, myths and realities – the Christmas Truce, 1914 | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant A Self MM | M2740 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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