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We remember Arthur William George Harmsworth
We remember Arthur William George Harmsworth
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1899
location
Laurel Cottages, Cricket Hill, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611354
25th August 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
8350
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:8611354
26th August 1899 - 29th March 1900
1902
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6256657
29th March 1902
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
208919
HMS Queen
Source:6256657
2nd August 1914 - 11th August 1919
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8611314
11th December 1918
1924
marriage
Eliza Beebee
Source:8611300
1924
employment
Blacksmith
United Kingdom
Source:8611354
1964
death
York reg disitrct
United Kingdom
Source:6655509
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur William George |
| Initials | AWG |
| Last Name | Harmsworth |
| Source | 6256657 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Cottages, Cricket Hill, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th August 1899 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 8350 | Royal Marine Artillery | |||
| Royal Navy | 208919 | HMS Queen | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Harmsworth | father | ||
| Elizabeth | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Beebee | wife | 1924 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Hants & Berks Gazette 19 Dec 1914More about Hants & Berks Gazette 19 Dec 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur William George Harmsworth DSM | Peter6648 |
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