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We remember Arthur John Vigurs
We remember Arthur John Vigurs
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Thomas Etches Vigurs
Source:6989785
1891
1893
sibling
Gladys Mary Vigurs
Source:6989785
1893
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6989785
1901
1901
location
South Street, Enfield, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6989785
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6989786
1911
1911
employment
Boy Clerk Civil Service
Source:6989786
1911
1911
location
Railway House, South Street, Ponders End, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6989786
1911
1921
marriage
Olive Beaden Matthews
Source:6990144
1921
1936
employment
Civil Servant
Source:6990145
1936
1939
location
246 Malden Road, Epsom, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6990144
1939
1969
dates
Age 74
Source:6989784
1969
service
British Army
Serjeant
33754
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:5362918
1969
death
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6989784
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Vigurs |
| Source | 6989783 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Malden Road, Epsom, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Railway House, South Street, Ponders End, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| South Street, Enfield, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33754 | Somerset Light Infantry | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Vigurs | mother | ||
| Arthur John Vigurs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Etches Vigurs | brother | 1891 | |
| Gladys Mary Vigurs | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Beaden Matthews | wife | 1921 |
Media
Media
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Letter written by Arthur, 11 November 1918Letter, from Sergeant Arthur Vigurs of the 6th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry at 10.55 on 11 Nov 1918.
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Charlotte33
Communities
Communities
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Imperial War Museum Book of 1918: Year of VictoryMore about Imperial War Museum Book of 1918: Year of Victory
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1931 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1932 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1933 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1934 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1935 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1937 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1938 | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1939 | Charlotte33 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Charlotte33 | |
| The Imperial War Museum Book of 1918: Year of Victory by Malcolm Brown | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter written by Arthur, 11 November 1918 | Charlotte33 |
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