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We remember Arthur Whittaker
We remember Arthur Whittaker
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
New Brighton, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9498201
1901
1915
enlistment
Bury
United Kingdom
Source:9438056
8th November 1915
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9438056
7th April 1919
1919
location
11 New Brighton, Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot, Nr.Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9438056
23rd July 1919
1920
awards
Medalia Barbatie si Credinta 2nd Class
Other War Service Award
Source:9436167
7th December 1920
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
S4/146900
Army Service Corps
Source:4720745
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Whittaker |
| Source | 4720745 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 New Brighton, Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot, Nr.Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd July 1919 | |
| New Brighton, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S4/146900 | Army Service Corps | Warrant Officer Class 1 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Medalia Barbatie si Credinta 2nd Class | Other War Service Award | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Robert Whittaker | father |
Media
Media
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Medalia Barbatie si Credinta with SwordsThe Medalia Barbatie si Credinta (Barbatie=Manhood and Credinta=Loyalty/Faith Medal) was awarded to non commissioned Officers and enlisted men for service to the Crown of Romania as well as for lesser acts of Bravery. It was awarded in 3 classes, with and without swords; 1st Class In Gold (gilt), 2nd Class in Silver and 3rd Class in Bronze. During the First World War, when Romania was associated with the Allied powers, this award was also given to British NCOs for acts of bravery in the Eastern Theatre of War. Arthur Whittaker received the 2nd Class (silver) medal with Swords indicating it was for military service.
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BWM, VM and MSMAs awarded to Arthur Whittaker for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card - and Service Record for MSM)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medalia Barbatie si Credinta with Swords | Ian105013 | |
| BWM, VM and MSM | Ian105013 |
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