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We remember Arthur Speight
We remember Arthur Speight
Timeline
Timeline
1913
dates
Age 32
Source:6164272
6th September 1913
1914
enlistment
Pontefract
United Kingdom
Source:6157283
6th September 1914
1916
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6164259
8th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
sergeant
12981
11th Reserve Battalion York. & Lanc. R
Source:6164259
8th August 1916
employment
Coal Miner
United Kingdom
Source:6157283
marriage
Maud Roberts
Source:6164272
service
British Army
Serjeant
12981
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:5218278
service
British Army
Sjt
12981
York & Lanc R
11 Battalion
Source:6157290
location
46 Leicestershire Street, Thwaitgate, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6157260
location
46 Leicestershire Street, Thwaitgate, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6157283
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Speight |
| Source | 6164272 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Leicestershire Street, Thwaitgate, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 46 Leicestershire Street, Thwaitgate, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12981 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 12981 | York & Lanc R | 11 Battalion | Sjt | |
| British Army | 12981 | 11th Reserve Battalion York. & Lanc. R | sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Speight | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Roberts | wife |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Address of Arthur's Mother | John6130 | |
| Casualty Form B.103 | John6130 | |
| War office letter re. Pension | John6130 | |
| Meritorious Service Medal | John6130 | |
| Medal awarded to Sjt A Speight | John6130 | |
| Marriage | John6130 |
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