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We remember Frederick Arthur Wigley
We remember Frederick Arthur Wigley
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
John James Wigley
Source:6164873
1874
1876
sibling
William Joseph Wigley
Source:6164873
1876
1877
sibling
James Alexander Wigley
Source:6164873
1877
1879
sibling
Charlotte Sarah Wigley
Source:6164873
1879
1881
sibling
George Henry Wigley
Source:6164873
1881
1883
sibling
Charles Frederick Wigley
Source:6164873
1883
1884
sibling
Arthur Thomas Wigley
Source:6164873
1884
1886
sibling
Ernest Edward Wigley
Source:6165100
1886
1887
sibling
Emma Mary Wigley
Source:6164873
1887
1889
sibling
Albert Edward Wigley
Source:6164873
1889
1890
sibling
Henry Edward Wigley
Source:6164873
1890
1892
1892
location
The Common, Rochester, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6165108
14th December 1892
1894
sibling
Edward Archer Wigley
Source:6164873
1894
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:6165093
31st March 1901
1901
location
8, Allen Square, Rochester, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6165093
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:6165100
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General labourer
Oil and cake manufacturer
Source:6165100
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:6164873
15th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6164873
15th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6164873
29th December 1915 - 3rd July 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:6164866
3rd July 1916
1916
location
39, Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6164866
3rd July 1916
service
British Army
Private
12543
King's Royal Rifle Corps
8th Battalion
Source:6164866
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:6164866
Source:6164873
3rd July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Arthur |
| Initials | FA |
| Last Name | Wigley |
| Source | 6164869 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39, Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd July 1916 | |
| 8, Allen Square, Rochester, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Common, Rochester, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th December 1892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12543 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Sarah Wigley | mother | ||
| John William Wigley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John James Wigley | brother | 1874 | |
| William Joseph Wigley | brother | 1876 | |
| James Alexander Wigley | brother | 1877 | |
| George Henry Wigley | brother | 1881 | |
| Charles Frederick Wigley | brother | 1883 | |
| Arthur Thomas Wigley | brother | 1884 | |
| Albert Edward Wigley | brother | 1889 | |
| Henry Edward Wigley | brother | 1890 | |
| Edward Archer Wigley | brother | 1894 | |
| Charlotte Sarah Wigley | sister | 1879 | |
| Emma Mary Wigley | sister | 1887 | |
| Ernest Edward Wigley | brother | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Dark brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-15 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Graham25842 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Graham25842 | |
| British Army Service Record | Graham25842 | |
| 1901 Census | Graham25842 | |
| 1911 Census | Graham25842 | |
| Baptism register of St Nicholas, Rochester | Graham25842 |
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