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We remember Arthur William Bigg
We remember Arthur William Bigg
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Samuel Shadbolt
Source:6185470
1888
1891
sibling
Rose Shadbolt
Source:6185470
1891
1895
sibling
Eleanor Shadbolt
Source:6185470
1895
1897
sibling
Aubrey Charles Bigg
Source:6185470
1897
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:6185470
31st March 1901
1901
location
Church Lane, The Green, Kimpton, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6185470
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:6185475
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Green, Kimpton, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6185475
2nd April 1911
1917
employment
Farm Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8503480
14th December 1917
1917
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:8503480
15th December 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8503480
9th April 1918 - 8th November 1919
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8503480
21st October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8503480
5th December 1919
1926
marriage
Edith M Salmon
Source:6185486
1926
service
British Army
Private
49528
Northamptonshire Regiment attached Trench Mortar Battery
Source:5006752
1955
death
Not War Related
Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6185484
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Bigg |
| Source | 5006752 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane, The Green, Kimpton, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Green, Kimpton, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49528 | Northamptonshire Regiment attached Trench Mortar Battery | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara, Louisa Bigg | mother | ||
| Charles Bigg | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Shadbolt | step-brother | 1888 | |
| Rose Shadbolt | step-sister | 1891 | |
| Eleanor Shadbolt | step-sister | 1895 | |
| Aubrey Charles Bigg | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith M Salmon | wife | 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11-26 | 5'5" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John1797 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1797 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1797 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | John1797 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John1797 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John1797 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John1797 |
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