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We remember Arthur Brotherton
We remember Arthur Brotherton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1890
sibling
Elizabeth Jane Brotherton
Source:8737370
1890
1894
sibling
Fredrick Brotherton
Source:8737370
1894
1901
employment
Cotton weaver
Preston, lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8737383
April 1901
1901
location
17 Edmund street, PRESTON, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8737383
April 1901
1905
sibling
Albert Edward Brotherton
Source:8737370
1905
1911
marriage
Elizabeth Ellen Brotherton nee Lewis
Source:8737400
15th April 1911
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8737370
April 1911
1911
employment
Oiler of looms
Preston, lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8737370
April 1911
1911
location
60 Newton Street, PRESTON,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8737370
April 1911
1912
children
Frederick Brotherton
Source:8737400
9th February 1912
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:8737400
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Preston. Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8737400
7th September 1914
1914
location
16 Homer street, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8737400
7th September 1914
1915
children
Elizabeth May Brotherton
Source:8737400
26th May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
14271
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
9th battalion
Source:8737386
10th October 1916
service
British Army
Private
14271
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:529365
service
British Army
Serjeant
14271
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:529365
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7347614
Source:8737386
10th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7347614
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Brotherton |
| Source | 529365 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Homer street, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th September 1914 | |
| 17 Edmund street, PRESTON, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 60 Newton Street, PRESTON, | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14271 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 14271 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 14271 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 9th battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Brotherton | son | 9th February 1912 | |
| Elizabeth May Brotherton | daughter | 26th May 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Brotherton | mother | ||
| Fredrick Brotherton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jane Brotherton | sister | 1890 | |
| Fredrick Brotherton | brother | 1894 | |
| Albert Edward Brotherton | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ellen Brotherton nee Lewis | wife | 15th April 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark | brown | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Sgt Brotherton.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Sergeant A Brotherton for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Segt A Brotherton. Address: 16 Homer St. Occupation: Weaver. Regiment: North Lancashire. Rank and Regimental Number: 9th battalion 14271. Date of Death: 10th of October 1916. Place where killed or injury received: Somme. Remarks: He nobly died for his country.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43149 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Census 1911 | Stephen46158 | |
| Military record | Stephen46158 | |
| Military Record | Stephen46158 | |
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Sgt Brotherton. | Preston485 |
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