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We remember Arthur West
We remember Arthur West
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Minnie West
Source:8490379
1889
1891
sibling
Eva West
Source:8490379
1891
1896
sibling
Wilfred West
Source:8490379
1896
1899
sibling
George West - Twin
Source:8490390
1899
1899
1901
sibling
Olive West
Source:8490379
February 1901
1901
location
The Hob, High Street, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8490379
April 1901
1904
sibling
Gurthy West
Source:8490381
1904
1911
location
Thight Street, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8490381
April 1911
1918
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8490567
22nd May 1918
employment
Farm Servant
Mr Holdridge
Goole Fields, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8490567
service
British Army
Private
50272
Essex Regiment
9th Bn
Source:8490384
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a machine gun bullet during the attack on Courcelles.
Athies, Pas de Calais
France
Source:7115460
Source:8490570
13th October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. E. 8.
Source:7115460
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 8490384 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hob, High Street, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Thight Street, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50272 | Essex Regiment | 9th Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary West | mother | ||
| George West | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie West | sister | 1889 | |
| Eva West | sister | 1891 | |
| Wilfred West | brother | 1896 | |
| Olive West | sister | February 1901 | |
| Gurthy West | sister | 1904 | |
| George West - twin | brother | 1899 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-15 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
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Goole Times Illustrated AlmanackMore about Goole Times Illustrated Almanack
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL WAR CASUALTIES Swinefleet Brothers: One Killed, One Wounded | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet Memorial Service | Alan68334 | |
| SWINEFLEET - The Late Private West | Alan68334 | |
| In Memoriam - West | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Arthur West | Alan68334 | |
| Cemetery headstone | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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