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We remember Norris Varley Artis
We remember Norris Varley Artis
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1900
sibling
Pauline Artis
Source:7739428
1900
1902
sibling
Gladys Artis
Source:7739428
1902
1906
sibling
Ethel Irene Artis
Source:7739428
1906
1908
sibling
Edwin Charles Artis
Source:7739428
1908
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:7739428
1911
1911
employment
Errand boy
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:7739428
1911
1911
location
91 Armes St, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7739428
1911
1914
dates
Age 18
Source:7739409
8th September 1914
1914
employment
Shop assistant
Source:7739409
8th September 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7739409
8th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/17741
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7739409
8th September 1914 - 31st May 1925
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7739409
28th April 1915 - 8th February 1916
1915
hospitalisation
BW Knee in Dardanelles
Hospital/Institution
Source:7739409
11th May 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7739409
22nd May 1916 - 5th June 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7739418
3rd May 1918
1921
marriage
Sophia Elizabeth Hagg
Source:7739431
26th June 1921
1922
children
Stanley N Artis
Source:7739439
1922
1925
children
Patricia E Artis
Source:7739440
1925
1925
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
PO/17741
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7739409
1st June 1925 - 20th February 1931
1931
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant
PO/17741
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7739409
20th February 1931 - 11th September 1931
1931
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
PO/17741
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7739409
12th September 1931 - 7th September 1935
1936
children
Christine R G Artis
Source:7739441
1936
1981
death
Not War Related
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:7739432
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norris Varley |
| Initials | NV |
| Last Name | Artis |
| Source | 7739424 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Armes St, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/17741 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/17741 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Sergeant | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/17741 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/17741 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley N Artis | son | 1922 | |
| Patricia E Artis | daughter | 1925 | |
| Christine R G Artis | daughter | 1936 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia | mother | ||
| Norris Artis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Artis | sister | 1900 | |
| Gladys Artis | sister | 1902 | |
| Ethel Irene Artis | sister | 1906 | |
| Edwin Charles Artis | brother | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Elizabeth Hagg | wife | 26th June 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-08 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service record for Norris Artis | Anthony26083 | |
| Unit diary, 1st Bn, Royal Marine Light Infantry | Anthony26083 |
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