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We remember Arthur Folkes
We remember Arthur Folkes
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Mabel Olive Folkes
Source:9533152
1891
1893
1893
location
6 Rignum Place, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9531396
1st September 1893
1895
sibling
Alfred Folkes
Source:9533162
1895
1896
sibling
Ernest Reginald Folkes
Source:9533187
1896
1899
sibling
Minnie Folkes
Source:9533202
1899
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9531400
31st March 1901
1901
location
9 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9531400
31st March 1901
1910
dates
Age 16
Source:9531404
January 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Boy Seaman
Source:9531404
January 1910 - 31st August 1911
1911
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9531404
1st September 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J6496
Source:9531404
1st September 1911 - 23rd April 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J6496
Source:9531404
24th April 1913 - 7th September 1923
1916
events
Battle of Jutland
Battles
Source:9531404
31st May 1916 - 1st June 1916
1923
discharge
Source:9531404
7th September 1923
1925
dates
Age 31
Source:9533050
30th May 1925
1925
employment
Scaffolder
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9533050
30th May 1925
1925
marriage
Hilda May Davis
Source:9533100
30th May 1925 - 6th November 1952
1925
location
12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9533050
30th May 1925
1926
location
10 Granville Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9533345
1926
1928
location
171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9533087
1928
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:9533096
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Scaffolder
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9533096
29th September 1939
1939
location
171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9533096
29th September 1939
1952
dates
Age 59
Source:9533100
6th November 1952
1952
employment
Boilerman Carpet Factory
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9533100
6th November 1952
1952
location
171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9533100
6th November 1952
1952
death
Not War Related
1a) General Peritionitis; 1b) Appendicitis; 2) Burst Abdomen
Royal Hospital, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9533100
6th November 1952
burial
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9533130
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Granville Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1926 | |
| 12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th May 1925 | |
| 171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th November 1952 | |
| 171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1928 | |
| 6 Rignum Place, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st September 1893 | |
| 9 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Boy Seaman | ||||
| Royal Navy | J6496 | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J6496 | Able Seaman |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Folkes nee Crowther | mother | ||
| Alfred Folkes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Olive Folkes | sister | 1891 | |
| Alfred Folkes | brother | 1895 | |
| Ernest Reginald Folkes | brother | 1896 | |
| Minnie Folkes | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda May Davis | wife | 30th May 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-09-01 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-09-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Arthur Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Arthur Folkes with Sea Cadets | Nick9255 |
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