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We remember Arthur Whincup
We remember Arthur Whincup
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
George Whincup
Source:4717997
July 1879
1880
1881
location
Bramham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4717997
1881
1882
sibling
Annie Freer
Whincup
Source:4717997
October 1882
1882
sibling
Tom Noble Whincup
Source:4717997
October 1882
1889
sibling
Edward Oxley Whincup
Source:4717997
1889
1891
location
Tadcaster, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4717997
1891
1893
sibling
Edith May Whincup
Source:4717997
October 1893
1896
sibling
Willie Whincup
Source:4717997
1896
1899
sibling
Mary Eliza Whincup
Source:4717997
July 1899
1901
location
Newton Kyme, Tadcaster, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4717997
1901
1902
sibling
John Sefton Whincup
Source:4717997
April 1902
1910
marriage
Elizabeth Smith
Source:8741340
8th October 1910 - 25th September 1917
1910
children
Walter Grafton Whincup
Source:8741340
30th December 1910
1911
location
Aspull, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:4717997
1911
1914
children
Margaret Whincup
Source:8741340
17th April 1914
1914
location
202, Upholland Rd, Orrell, Wigan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7207944
1914
1915
enlistment
Wigan
United Kingdom
Source:8741340
25th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
L/34557
Royal Field Artillery
181st Bridage
Source:8741340
12th October 1915 - 6th March 1916
1915
events
Charge
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:8741340
14th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8741340
12th March 1916 - 7th September 1917
1916
service
British Army
Driver
L/34557
Royal Field Artillery
359th Battery
Source:8741340
16th March 1916 - 18th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
L/34557
Royal Field Artillery
32 Brigade
Source:8741340
18th May 1916 - 10th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
L/34557
Royal Field Artillery
132nd Brigade
Source:8741340
10th September 1916 - 12th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
L/34557
Royal Horse Artillery
15th Bridage
Source:8741340
12th September 1916 - 25th September 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8741340
17th September 1917 - 25th September 1917
employment
Collier
Wigan
United Kingdom
Source:8741340
1917
death
Killed in Action
Flanders
Belgium
Source:7207944
Source:8741341
25th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7207944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Whincup |
| Source | 4717997 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202, Upholland Rd, Orrell, Wigan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| Aspull, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Bramham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Newton Kyme, Tadcaster, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Tadcaster, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/34557 | Royal Field Artillery | 359th Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | L/34557 | Royal Field Artillery | 32 Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | L/34557 | Royal Field Artillery | 132nd Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | L/34557 | Royal Horse Artillery | 15th Bridage | Driver | |
| British Army | L/34557 | Royal Field Artillery | 181st Bridage | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Grafton Whincup | son | 30th December 1910 | |
| Margaret Whincup | daughter | 17th April 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Whincup nee Pullan | mother | ||
| Grafton Whincup | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Whincup | brother | July 1879 | |
| Annie Freer nee Whincup | sister | October 1882 | |
| Tom Noble Whincup | brother | October 1882 | |
| Edward Oxley Whincup | brother | 1889 | |
| Edith May Whincup | sister | October 1893 | |
| Willie Whincup | brother | 1896 | |
| Mary Eliza Whincup | sister | July 1899 | |
| John Sefton Whincup | brother | April 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Smith | wife | 8th October 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-25 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Royston War Memorial showing WhincupA bronze plaque, with green discolouring, on a sandstone background. Names from Powers to Woodcock stand in relief.
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | M2740 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royston War Memorial showing Whincup | Linda571 |
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