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We remember Arthur William Stone
We remember Arthur William Stone
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Louisa J Stone
Source:6626492
1870
1872
sibling
George R Stone
Source:6626492
1872
1875
sibling
Frederick Stone
Source:6626492
1875
1877
sibling
Ellen Stone
Source:6626492
1877
1879
sibling
Violet A Stone
Source:6626492
1879
1880
birth
Withycombe Raleigh, Nr Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6626188
Source:6626417
September 1880
1881
location
51 New Street, Withycombe Raleigh, Nr Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6626492
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
John Stone
Source:6626417
1884
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:6626417
5th April 1891
1891
location
St Thomas Union Workhouse, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6626417
5th April 1891
1899
dates
Age 18
Source:6626188
24th June 1899
1899
employment
Labourer
Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6626188
24th June 1899
1899
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6626188
24th June 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
6187
South Wales Borderers
Source:6626188
24th June 1899 - 12th September 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
6187
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:6626188
13th September 1900 - 22nd October 1902
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646826
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646826
1st October 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
6187
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:6626188
23rd October 1902 - 25th October 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
6187
South Wales Borderers
Source:6626188
26th October 1907 - 2nd November 1907
1910
marriage
Mary Ann Toby
Source:6626188
9th October 1910
1911
employment
Carter
Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6630162
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Princes Street, Exmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6630162
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6187
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:6626188
13th August 1914 - 9th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4283842
13th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6187
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:6630195
10th November 1914 - 9th February 1915
1915
discharge
Source:6630195
9th February 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Stone |
| Source | 6626454 |
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Source | 6626454 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Princes Street, Exmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 51 New Street, Withycombe Raleigh, Nr Exmouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| St Thomas Union Workhouse, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6187 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private | |
| British Army | 6187 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6187 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 6187 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 6187 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6187 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Stone | father | ||
| Mary | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stone | brother | 1884 | |
| Louisa J Stone | sister | 1870 | |
| George R Stone | brother | 1872 | |
| Frederick Stone | brother | 1875 | |
| Ellen Stone | sister | 1877 | |
| Violet A Stone | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Toby | wife | 9th October 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-06-24 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-06-24 | 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 | Louise18962 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Louise18962 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
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