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We remember Arthur James Woodford
We remember Arthur James Woodford
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6968245
Source:7063166
1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:7616149
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Cemetery Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616149
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
William Woodford
Source:7616136
1893
1896
sibling
Alfred Woodford
Source:7616136
1896
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:7616136
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Grocer's porter
Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7616136
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Cemetery Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616136
31st March 1901
1906
enlistment
Isle of Wight, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6968245
1906
1911
service
British Army
Sapper
Royal Engineers
Source:9200173
1911
1911
appointments
Fitter
Source:6968430
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Wellington Barracks
Hong Kong
military residence address
Source:6968430
2nd April 1911
1914
children
Hilda M Woodford
Source:6968245
1914
1914
marriage
Lydia Gawn
Source:6968161
1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
15356
Royal Engineers
Source:9200185
16th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9200103
16th August 1914
1917
children
Leonard Alfred Woodford
Source:6968245
1917
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
15356
Royal Engineers
Special Signal Coy. (Ireland)
Source:7063166
November 1918
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:6968245
21st November 1918
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
15356
Royal Engineers
Source:4862043
1918
death
Not War Related
Died in Dublin Hospital after a short illness. He was serving in Ireland as Serjeant in the Royal Engineers, Special Signals Company (Ireland).
Dublin
Ireland
Source:7063166
Source:6968245
21st November 1918
burial
Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
NG. K. 3186.
Source:6968245
Source:7063166
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Woodford |
| Source | 6968245 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cemetery Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Cemetery Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Wellington Barracks | Hong Kong | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15356 | Royal Engineers | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 15356 | Royal Engineers | Special Signal Coy. (Ireland) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Sapper | |||
| British Army | 15356 | Royal Engineers | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda M Woodford | daughter | 1914 | |
| Leonard Alfred Woodford | son | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Harriett Woodford - maiden name Cass | mother | ||
| James Woodford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Woodford | brother | 1893 | |
| Alfred Woodford | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Gawn | wife | 1914 |
Media
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British War and Victory Medal awardsExtract from British War and Victory medal awards for Royal Engineers regiment showing award to Arthur J Woodford reg. no. 15356
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1901 England Census Record1901 census record for Arthur James Woodford, son of James and Elizabeth WoodfordContributed by:
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1891 England Census Record1891 census record for Arthur James Woodford, son of James and Elizabeth Woodford living on the Isle of WightContributed by:
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UK Army Register of EffectsEntry for Arthur James Woodford in UK Army Register of Effects showing regiment, service no., when and how he died, amount of war gratuity, and next of kin to whom paid.Contributed by:
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WW1 Award of 1914 StarExtract from Royal Engineers WW1 Roll for 1914 Star containing details for Arthur Woodford.Contributed by:
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1911 England CensusPart of 1911 England Census for Wellington Barracks, Hong Kong showing entry for Arthur Woodford.Contributed by:
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WW1 Award of 1914 StarExtract from Royal Engineers WW1 Award Roll for 1914 Star showing details for Arthur Woodford.Contributed by:
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WW1 Register of War DeadExtract from Commonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Register of War Dead showing details for Arthur Woodford.Contributed by:
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Grave Registration ReportCommonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Grave Registration details for Arthur Woodford.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - ACommonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Report of Headstone Inscriptions Schedule A containing details for Arthur Woodford.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - BCommonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Report of Headstone Inscriptions Schedule B containing details for Arthur Woodford.Contributed by:
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Arthur Woodford HeadstoneHeadstone of grave of Arthur Woodford in Ryde Borough Cemetery, Isle of Wight.
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Arthur and Lydia Woodford HeadstonePhotograph of headstones of Arthur and his wife Lydia Woodford in Ryde Borough Cemetery, Isle of Wight.Contributed by:
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ObituaryObituary in the Isle of Wight Observer newspaper edition of 30 November 1918, page 2.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 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials and Monuments on the Isle of Wight | Philip6321 | |
| UK Army Service Numbers 1881 - 1918 | Philip6321 | |
| IWM War Memorials Register - All Saints Church Cross | Philip6321 | |
| IWM War Memorials Register - All Saints Church WW1 | Philip6321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British War and Victory Medal awards | Philip6321 | |
| 1901 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| 1891 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| UK Army Register of Effects | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Award of 1914 Star | Philip6321 | |
| Medal Index Card | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England Census | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Award of 1914 Star | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Register of War Dead | Philip6321 | |
| Grave Registration Report | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - A | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - B | Philip6321 | |
| Arthur Woodford Headstone | Philip6321 | |
| Arthur and Lydia Woodford Headstone | Philip6321 | |
| Obituary | Philip6321 |
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