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We remember Arthur Burgess
We remember Arthur Burgess
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Robert Richard Burgess
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1867
1871
sibling
Mary Ann Eliza Burgess
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1871
1875
sibling
Emma Matilda Burgess
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1875
1879
sibling
James Burgess
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1879
1882
sibling
Rose Burgess
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1882
1885
sibling
Caroline Burgess
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1885
1886
sibling
Maria Burgess
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1886
1888
1888
location
17 Featherstone Street, London EC
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5514850
13th April 1888 - 1901
1890
sibling
Samuel Thomas Burgess
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1890
1901
location
Mistaers Buildings, Rotherhithe, London, SE
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901 - 1906
1906
location
11 Princes Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
United Kingdom
their own address
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1906 - 1920
1906
marriage
Harriett Elizabeth Haines
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24th December 1906 - 19th January 1927
1907
children
Arthur Burgess
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12th August 1907
1907
children
Elsie Maud Matthews
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16th September 1907
1909
children
William Thomas Burgess
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15th May 1909
1909
children
Minnie Rose Matthews
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3rd October 1909
1911
children
Harriett Elizabeth burgess
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20th March 1911
1913
children
Eliza Elizabeth Burgess
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1913
1914
children
Hilda Matthews
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25th January 1914
1914
enlistment
Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
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August 1914
1915
children
Robert Richard Burgess
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July 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Wounds to hands and face
Hospital/Institution
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9th April 1917
1917
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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9th April 1917
1919
discharge
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27th March 1919
1920
children
Alfred Burgess
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15th January 1920
1920
location
20 Clarence Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5514850
1920 - 1936
1928
marriage
Elsie Miriam Cecilia Breden
Source:5514850
5th August 1928 - 26th February 1965
1936
location
39 Hawkstone Road, Rotherhithe, London SE16
United Kingdom
their own address
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1936 - 1962
1962
location
Oldfield Grove, Rotherhithe, London SE16
United Kingdom
their own address
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1962 - 1966
employment
Bermonsey Civil Defence
Public Service
Rotherhithe
United Kingdom
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employment
Cycle hirer
Arthur Burgess
Rotherhithe
United Kingdom
Source:5514850
employment
Docker
London Docks
Rotherhithe
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
SR/5165
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:605790
service
British Army
Bombardier
Royal Garrison Artillery
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service
British Army
Bombardier
280165
Royal Garrison Artillery
20 Heavy Battery.
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1965
death
Not War Related
Died from gangrene
London
United Kingdom
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26th February 1965
burial
London
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Burgess |
| Source | 605790 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Princes Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1906 - 1920 | |
| 17 Featherstone Street, London EC | United Kingdom | parents address | 13th April 1888 - 1901 | |
| 20 Clarence Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1920 - 1936 | |
| 39 Hawkstone Road, Rotherhithe, London SE16 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1936 - 1962 | |
| Mistaers Buildings, Rotherhithe, London, SE | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1906 | |
| Oldfield Grove, Rotherhithe, London SE16 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1962 - 1966 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SR/5165 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Bombardier | |||
| British Army | 280165 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 20 Heavy Battery. | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Burgess | son | 12th August 1907 | |
| William Thomas Burgess | son | 15th May 1909 | |
| Harriett Elizabeth burgess | daughter | 20th March 1911 | |
| Eliza Elizabeth Burgess | daughter | 1913 | |
| Robert Richard Burgess | son | July 1915 | |
| Alfred Burgess | son | 15th January 1920 | |
| Elsie Maud Matthews | stepdaughter | 16th September 1907 | |
| Minnie Rose Matthews | stepdaughter | 3rd October 1909 | |
| Hilda Matthews | stepdaughter | 25th January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Elizabeth Hall | mother | ||
| Robert Richard Burgess | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Thomas Burgess | brother | 1890 | |
| James Burgess | brother | 1879 | |
| Maria Burgess | sister | 1886 | |
| Caroline Burgess | sister | 1885 | |
| Rose Burgess | sister | 1882 | |
| Emma Matilda Burgess | sister | 1875 | |
| Mary Ann Eliza Burgess | sister | 1871 | |
| Robert Richard Burgess | brother | 1867 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Elizabeth Haines | wife | 24th December 1906 | |
| Elsie Miriam Cecilia Breden | wife | 5th August 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bombard Arthur Burgess | Derek21447 |
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