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We remember Arthur Cornelius Woolston
We remember Arthur Cornelius Woolston
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
George H Woolston
Source:6157991
1877
1879
1879
sibling
Emily A Woolston
Source:6157991
1879
1881
location
2 Palmerston Place, Portsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6157991
1881
1883
sibling
Charlotte Louisa Woolston
Source:6158031
1883
1885
sibling
Albert E Woolston
Source:6158031
1885
1886
sibling
Florence M Woolston
Source:6158031
1886
1888
sibling
Beatrice A Woolston
Source:6158031
1888
1890
sibling
Charles L Woolston
Source:6158031
1890
1891
location
34 Raglan Street, Portsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6157999
1891
1894
sibling
Percy W Woolston
Source:6158031
1894
1896
employment
Seaman
Royal Navy
Source:6157607
1896 - 1910
1897
sibling
Ernest S Woolston
Source:6158012
1897
1911
employment
General Labourer
Source:6158012
1911
1911
location
72 Charles Street, Fratton, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6158012
1911
1915
enlistment
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:6157607
29th November 1915
1915
location
47 Claremont Road, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6157607
1915
1917
marriage
Bertha Weeks
Source:6157607
14th August 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6157607
23rd April 1919
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
138230
Royal Engineers
Inland Water Transport
Source:6157607
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
WR/501703
Royal Engineers
Inland Water Transport
Source:6157607
1946
death
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:6158038
30th April 1946
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Palmerston Place, Portsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 34 Raglan Street, Portsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 47 Claremont Road, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| 72 Charles Street, Fratton, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 138230 | Royal Engineers | Inland Water Transport | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | WR/501703 | Royal Engineers | Inland Water Transport | Company Quarter Master Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Woolston | mother | ||
| Henry J Woolston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George H Woolston | brother | 1877 | |
| Emily A Woolston | sister | 1879 | |
| Percy W Woolston | brother | 1894 | |
| Charlotte Louisa Woolston | sister | 1883 | |
| Albert E Woolston | brother | 1885 | |
| Florence M Woolston | sister | 1886 | |
| Beatrice A Woolston | sister | 1888 | |
| Charles L Woolston | brother | 1890 | |
| Ernest S Woolston | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Weeks | wife | 14th August 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-29 | 5'10" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Janice19217 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Janice19217 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Janice19217 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Janice19217 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Janice19217 | |
| England and Wales, National Probate Calendar | Janice19217 |
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