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We remember Archibald John Wade
We remember Archibald John Wade
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Charles Frederick Wade
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9th January 1886
1887
sibling
William Josiah Wade
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9th May 1887
1888
sibling
Edward John Wade
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20th August 1888
1890
sibling
Albert George Wade
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11th March 1890
1891
sibling
Ernest Walter Wade
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25th October 1891
1895
sibling
Adeline Annie Wade
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11th June 1895
1898
1901
dates
Age 3
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April 1901
1901
location
41 Hill Street Woolwich London
United Kingdom
parents address
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April 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
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April 1911
1911
location
Primrose Cottage Fairwater Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
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April 1911
1918
dates
Age 20
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9th October 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
34910
Somerset Light Infantry
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1984
service
British Army
Corporal
34910
Somerset Light Infantry
8th Battalion
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4th April 1984
1984
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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4th April 1984
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed by short shelling from Div' Battery during attack on Village of Haucourt on the morning of 9th October 1918.
Haucourt
France
Source:7066345
Source:5506091
9th October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
No known grave remembered on panel 4 of the Vis-en-Artois British Military Cemetery 12K SE of Arras France
France
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Source:5506091
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Hill Street Woolwich London | United Kingdom | parents address | April 1901 | |
| Primrose Cottage Fairwater Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34910 | Somerset Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 34910 | Somerset Light Infantry | 8th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Wade | mother | ||
| Josiah Frederick Wade | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Frederick Wade | brother | 9th January 1886 | |
| William Josiah Wade | brother | 9th May 1887 | |
| Ernest Walter Wade | brother | 25th October 1891 | |
| Edward John Wade | brother | 20th August 1888 | |
| Albert George Wade | brother | 11th March 1890 | |
| Adeline Annie Wade | sister | 11th June 1895 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Archibald John Wade taken in Woolwich LondonPhotographers Studio portrait of Archibald John Wade
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Archibald John WadePictured in church robes he wanted to become a Minister
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Archibald John Wade with his mother & sisterFamily portrait taken in Cardiff - Archie with his mother Mary Ann Haynes (Wade, Swain) & sister Adeline Annie Wade.Contributed by:
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CWGC webpage for Archibald John WadeMemorial to my Great Uncle Archibald John WadeContributed by:
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Memorial in the Church of St Mary the VirginMemorial in St Mary the Virgin Church Stapleford Abbotts Essex showing the name of Corporal A J WadeContributed by:
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Poppy wreath left at the memorial Vis-en-ArtoisWreath left at the Vis-en-Artois British Military Cemetery in remembrance of Corporal Archibald John Wade 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry who was killed in action on 9th October 1918 aged 20.Contributed by:
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Image of message of remembrance left with wreathMessage of remembrance left with poppy wreathContributed by:
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Panel 4 Vis-en-Artois MemorialEngraved on panel 4 of Vis-en-Artois British CemeteryContributed by:
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Close up of Archie from a family portraitFamily portrait taken in CardiffContributed by:
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41 Hill Reach (Formerly Hill Street) WoolwichWhite house is 41 Hill Reach (Formerly Hill Street) Woolwich where Archie lived with his family in 1901.Contributed by:
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Map showing Haucourt where Archie was killedMap showing location of HaucourtContributed by:
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Map showing Haucourt where Archie was killedMap of France showing Haucourt near Cambrai.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Archibald John Wade taken in Woolwich London | Brian10545 | |
| Archibald John Wade | Brian10545 | |
| Archibald John Wade with his mother & sister | Brian10545 | |
| CWGC webpage for Archibald John Wade | Brian10545 | |
| Memorial in the Church of St Mary the Virgin | Brian10545 | |
| Dead Man's Penny inscribed Archibald John Wade | Brian10545 | |
| Poppy wreath left at the memorial Vis-en-Artois | Brian10545 | |
| Image of message of remembrance left with wreath | Brian10545 | |
| Panel 4 Vis-en-Artois Memorial | Brian10545 | |
| Close up of Archie from a family portrait | Brian10545 | |
| 41 Hill Reach (Formerly Hill Street) Woolwich | Brian10545 | |
| Primrose Cottage Fairwater Cardiff | Brian10545 | |
| Map showing Haucourt where Archie was killed | Brian10545 | |
| Map showing Haucourt where Archie was killed | Brian10545 | |
| Map showing Haucourt where Archie was killed | Brian10545 |
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