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We remember Arthur John Smallcombe
We remember Arthur John Smallcombe
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
23 Speldhurst Road, Southborough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4077215
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Errand Boy
Southborough
United Kingdom
Source:4077215
2nd April 1911
1911
location
9 Meadow Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4077215
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Baker
Southborough
United Kingdom
Source:4077215
10th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
203977
Duke Of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
7th Battalion
Source:9044083
1916
1916
enlistment
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:4077215
23rd March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6710
London Regiment
1/19th
Source:4077215
16th May 1916 - 30th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
9583
Middlesex Regiment
Source:4077215
30th June 1916 - 17th July 1916
1916
missing
Source:4077215
16th September 1916
service
British Army
Private
6710
London Regiment
Source:4077215
service
British Army
Private
9583
Middlesex Regiment
Source:4077215
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:4077215
Source:9044081
16th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B.
Source:9044004
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Smallcombe |
| Source | 4077215 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Speldhurst Road, Southborough | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Meadow Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6710 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 9583 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 9583 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6710 | London Regiment | 1/19th | Private | |
| British Army | 203977 | Duke Of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice TURNER | mother | ||
| John SMALLCOMBE | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC - Arthur Smallcombe | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Regiment | Peter34996 |
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