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We remember Arthur John Toombs
We remember Arthur John Toombs
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Herbert Toombs
Source:9265029
1889
1892
1896
sibling
George Toombs
Source:9265029
1896
1899
sibling
Edith Toombs
Source:9265029
1899
1908
employment
Blacksmith's apprentice
E and H Roberts Ltd
Wicken Forge
United Kingdom
Source:9265035
1908 - 1913
1911
enlistment
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:9265044
27th November 1911
1911
service
British Army
Royal Army Medical Corps
Territorial Force
Source:9265035
27th November 1911
1911
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9265050
27th November 1911 - 7th April 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9265050
8th April 1915 - 12th March 1919
1916
hospitalisation
Contact with Cerebro Spinal Meningitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9265063
6th January 1916 - 15th January 1916
1918
service
British Army
Private
205382
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:9265057
8th July 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9265050
8th April 1919
1919
marriage
Bertha Hurst
Source:9265069
December 1919
1939
employment
Milk Salesman
Wicken, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9265022
29th September 1939
1939
location
Rectory Corner, Wicken, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9265022
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
1593
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:4473994
1965
death
North Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9265068
December 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Toombs |
| Source | 9586331 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Corner, Wicken, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1593 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | Territorial Force | |||
| British Army | 205382 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Toombs | mother | ||
| Henry Toombs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Toombs | brother | 1889 | |
| George Toombs | brother | 1896 | |
| Edith Toombs | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Hurst | wife | December 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-11-27 | 0" |
Media
Media
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1939 National RegisterOfficial public record of inhabitants of Wicken, Northamptonshire
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Soldier's recordDetails of middle name for Arthur Toombs and correct spelling of surname.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Wicken Parish, NorthamptonshireMore about Wicken Parish, Northamptonshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Register | Neil116261 | |
| 1911 census | Neil116261 | |
| Soldier's record | Neil116261 | |
| Soldier's record | Neil116261 | |
| Soldier's record | Neil116261 | |
| Soldier's record | Neil116261 | |
| Soldier's record | Neil116261 | |
| Index of deaths | Neil116261 | |
| Marriage index | Neil116261 | |
| Soldier's record | Neil116261 |
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