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We remember Arthur Metcalfe Spensley
We remember Arthur Metcalfe Spensley
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Albert E. Spensley
Source:9441078
1882
1883
sibling
Maud E. Spensley
Source:9441078
1883
1884
sibling
Ethel Lillian Spensley
Source:9441086
1884
1885
1887
sibling
Oswald Spensley
Source:9441078
1887
1890
sibling
James Edward Spensley
Source:9441086
1890
1892
sibling
Edgar Spensley
Source:9441086
1892
1894
sibling
Harold Spensley
Source:9441086
1894
1896
location
West Derby Road, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9441109
3rd January 1896
1900
sibling
Edith Agnes Spensley
Source:9441086
1900
1901
location
Harmby House, Harmby, Leyburn, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9441086
31st March 1901
1915
marriage
Nelly Dent
Source:9441816
11th December 1915 - 6th May 1938
1916
enlistment
Leyburn, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9441069
13th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
38043
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
10th Battalion
Source:9441069
13th January 1916 - 13th December 1917
1916
location
Church View, Leyburn, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9441069
13th January 1916
1916
appointments
Army Reserve
Source:9441069
14th January 1916 - 19th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9441069
20th September 1916
1916
employment
Grocer
United Kingdom
Source:9441069
20th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9441069
12th December 1916 - 30th January 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Disability causing discharge from the Army
Hospital/Institution
Source:9441069
19th January 1917 - 20th November 1917
1917
location
Etaples
France
away from home address
Source:9441069
19th January 1917
1917
location
Third Southern General Hospital, Oxford
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9441069
19th January 1917 - 20th November 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9441069
13th December 1917
1917
location
Redmire, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9441069
13th December 1917
1918
location
Croft Cottage, Redmire, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9441069
11th January 1918
1938
location
Broom Park Cottage, Betchworth, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9441816
6th May 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Metcalfe |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Spensley |
| Source | 9441069 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Park Cottage, Betchworth, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th May 1938 | |
| Church View, Leyburn, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th January 1916 | |
| Croft Cottage, Redmire, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th January 1918 | |
| Etaples | France | away from home address | known 19th January 1917 | |
| Harmby House, Harmby, Leyburn, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Redmire, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 13th December 1917 | |
| Third Southern General Hospital, Oxford | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 19th January 1917 - 20th November 1917 | |
| West Derby Road, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd January 1896 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38043 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) | 10th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Christopher Spensley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert E. Spensley | brother | 1882 | |
| Maud E. Spensley | sister | 1883 | |
| Oswald Spensley | brother | 1887 | |
| Edgar Spensley | brother | 1892 | |
| Harold Spensley | brother | 1894 | |
| Edith Agnes Spensley | sister | 1900 | |
| Ethel Lillian Spensley | sister | 1884 | |
| James Edward Spensley | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelly Dent | wife | 11th December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-20 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-01-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism St. Peter's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom | Ann144206 | |
| The Leeds Mercury 7 May 1938 | Ann144206 |
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