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We remember Arthur Stratton
We remember Arthur Stratton
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Sarah
Source:8754946
1869
1873
sibling
William F
Source:8754946
1873
1876
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:8754946
1876
1878
sibling
John H
Source:8754946
1878
1880
1881
location
Upham, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8754946
1881
1908
marriage
Agnes Louisa Wilsher
Source:8754917
25th January 1908
1909
children
Annie Margaret
Source:8754917
18th June 1909
1911
children
Leslie Arthur
Source:8754917
12th January 1911
1912
children
Olive Agnes
Source:8754917
19th July 1912
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:8754917
1914
1914
service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
G/1395
Middlesex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:8754917
10th September 1914
1915
children
Ronald Ernest
Source:8754917
12th February 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8754917
25th July 1915
1916
hospitalisation
GSW L Arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8754917
14th July 1916
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
G/1395
Middlesex Regiment
Source:4297884
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
G/1395
Middlesex Regiment
Source:4297884
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7467144
Source:8754914
26th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7467144
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Stratton |
| Source | 4297884 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upham, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/1395 | Middlesex Regiment | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | G/1395 | Middlesex Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | G/1395 | Middlesex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Regimental Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Ernest | son | 12th February 1915 | |
| Annie Margaret | daughter | 18th June 1909 | |
| Leslie Arthur | son | 12th January 1911 | |
| Olive Agnes | daughter | 19th July 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| John Stratton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | sister | 1869 | |
| William F | brother | 1873 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1876 | |
| John H | brother | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Louisa Wilsher | wife | 25th January 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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