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We remember Arthur Theobald
We remember Arthur Theobald
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
enlistment
Colchester ,Essex
United Kingdom
Source:4395990
28th November 1914
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound finger left vlll1
Hospital/Institution
Source:4395990
22nd September 1916 - 4th October 1916
1918
discharge
Source:4395990
25th October 1918
1939
dates
Age 48
Source:8781513
10th October 1939
employment
Farm Laborough
Great Wigborough,Essex
United Kingdom
Source:4395990
marriage
Eliza Jane Sheppard
Source:4395990
service
British Army
Private
16210
Essex Regiment
Source:4395990
1939
death
Not War Related
Cancer of the Lungs
Great Wigborough,Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8781513
10th October 1939
burial
Great Wigborough,Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8781513
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16210 | Essex Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Ponder | mother | ||
| William King Theobald | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Jane Sheppard | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-28 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Arthur William TheobaldPart of a family photo with his wife and 4 eldest children
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan93824 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan93824 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Arthur William Theobald | Alan93824 | |
| Arthur William Theobald | Alan93824 | |
| Private Arthur William Theobald | Alan93824 | |
| Arthur William Theobald | Alan93824 | |
| Discharge papers | Alan93824 |
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