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We remember Arthur Henry Cavill
We remember Arthur Henry Cavill
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Francis E. Cavill
Source:6150197
14th July 1882
1885
sibling
Amy J. Cavill
Source:6150197
28th June 1885
1886
sibling
Reginald Cavill
Source:6150197
6th November 1886
1890
sibling
Herbert Clarence Cavill
Source:6150197
30th November 1890
1892
1913
education
University College
Canada
Source:9554563
1913 - 1914
1913
events
Cadets
Cadets
Collingwood, Ontario
Canada
Source:5559437
1913 - 1916
1916
employment
Warehouse Clerk
Canada
Source:5559437
27th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Cobourg
Canada
Source:5559437
27th January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
814200
1st Battallion
Source:6150145
27th January 1916 - 3rd May 1917
1916
location
336 King William Street, Hamilton, Ontario
Canada
parents address
Source:5559437
27th January 1916
1916
location
Collingwood, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:5559437
27th January 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9554563
January 1917 - 3rd May 1917
education
Collingwood Primary School
Simcoe County, Ontario
Canada
Source:9554563
education
Wycliffe College
Canada
Source:9554563
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
814200
Source:5559437
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
814200
Canadian Infantry
Source:7534062
1917
death
Killed in Action
"Previously reported Wounded and Missing now Killed in Action". Was instantly killed by enemy shell fire near the sunken road at Fresnoy.
Near the sunken road, Fresnoy
France
Source:7534062
Source:6150145
3rd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9554563
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Henry |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Cavill |
| Source | 5559437 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 King William Street, Hamilton, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 27th January 1916 | |
| Collingwood, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 27th January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 814200 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 814200 | 1st Battallion | Sergeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 814200 | Canadian Infantry | Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Elworthy | mother | ||
| Frank Or Francis Cavill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis E. Cavill | brother | 14th July 1882 | |
| Amy J. Cavill | sister | 28th June 1885 | |
| Reginald Cavill | brother | 6th November 1886 | |
| Herbert Clarence Cavill | brother | 30th November 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-27 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Arthur Cavill - Remembrance book entryThis is Arthur's name in a Book of Remembrance in CanadaContributed by:
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Arthur Cavill - Canadian war memorialThese are images of a war memorial in Canada where Arthur is remembered.Contributed by:
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The Vimy Ridge memorial, FranceThe Vimy Ridge memorial where Arthur is rememberedContributed by:
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Arthur's name on the Vimy Ridge memorialThis is the inscription of Arthur's name on the Vimy Ridge memorial in France.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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"Forget Us Not" - City of Hamilton and the Municipality of Hamilton (2018 boundaries)More about "Forget Us Not" - City of Hamilton and the Municipality of Hamilton (2018 boundaries)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record of Arthur Henry Cavill | Anni323 | |
| Circumstances of Casualty - Arthur Henry Cavill | Anni323 | |
| Memorial stone for Arthur Cavill | Anni323 | |
| Find A Grave page for Arthur Henry Cavill | Anni323 | |
| 1901 Canadian census record for Arthur Cavill | Anni323 | |
| 1911 Canadian census record for Arthur Cavill | Anni323 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| AH Cavill | Andrew13060 | |
| Arthur Henry Cavill | Anni323 | |
| Arthur Cavill - Remembrance book entry | Anni323 | |
| Arthur Cavill - Canadian war memorial | Anni323 | |
| The Vimy Ridge memorial, France | Anni323 | |
| Arthur's name on the Vimy Ridge memorial | Anni323 | |
| Roll of Honour | Anni323 |
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