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We remember Arthur Boon
We remember Arthur Boon
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
3028
Manchester Regiment
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26th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
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5th July 1915
1917
dates
Age 22
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29th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
37th Reserve Squadron
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29th March 1917
employment
Engineer's draughtsman
Source:7626947
service
British Army
3028
Manchester Regiment
2/7th Bn
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location
Brooklea, Ruabon, Cefn, Wrexham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623113
location
Trevor House, Ruabon, Cefn, Wrexham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623113
1917
death
Killed in a flying accident near Coventry. A coroner's inquest on 30th Mar 1917 recorded a verdict of accidental death whilst discharging his duty.
nr Coventry
United Kingdom
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Source:7626947
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29th March 1917
burial
Coventry
United Kingdom
141. 175.
Source:7623105
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Boon |
| Source | 411621 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklea, Ruabon, Cefn, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Trevor House, Ruabon, Cefn, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3028 | Manchester Regiment | 2/7th Bn | ||
| British Army | 3028 | Manchester Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | 37th Reserve Squadron | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Boon | father | ||
| Mercy Patrick | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | 5'7" |
Media
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Burials at Coventry's London Road CemeteryMore about Burials at Coventry's London Road Cemetery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane42722 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clwyd Family History Society | Jane42722 | |
| More Than a Name | Jane42722 | |
| Midland Daily Telegraph | Jane42722 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | David1424 |
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