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We remember Augustus Arkell
We remember Augustus Arkell
Timeline
Timeline
1856
sibling
William Arkell
Source:9375732
1856
1857
sibling
Richard Arkell
Source:9375732
1857
1862
sibling
Thomas Arkell
Source:9375732
1862
1865
sibling
Joseph Arkell
Source:9375732
1865
1867
sibling
Amy Arkell
Source:9375732
1867
1868
1871
sibling
Harry Arkell
Source:9375732
1871
1881
dates
Age 12
Source:9375731
3rd April 1881
1881
location
26 Latymer Road, Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9375731
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 22
Source:9375732
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Fruiterers Salesman
Not known
Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
Source:9375732
5th April 1891
1891
location
45 Richford Street, Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9375732
5th April 1891
1896
marriage
Emily Washington Arkell nee Gardner
Source:9375824
1896 - 1913
1896
dates
Age 27
Source:9375824
September 1896
1901
dates
Age 31
Source:9375733
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Fruiterer and Florist
Self-employed
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9375733
31st March 1901
1901
location
19 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9375733
31st March 1901
1903
children
Emily Augusta Arkell
Source:6893405
3rd June 1903
1908
children
Jean Isabel Arkell
Source:6893405
30th June 1908
1911
dates
Age 41
Source:9375735
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Greengrocer
Not known
Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
Source:9375735
2nd April 1911
1911
location
17 Batoum Gardens, Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9375735
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Celia Washington Arkell
Source:6893405
23rd June 1911
1911
children
Doris Mary Arkell
Source:6893405
18th September 1911
1913
dates
Age 44
Source:9374833
June 1913
1914
dates
Age 45
Source:6893405
22nd July 1914
1914
marriage
Elsie Mary Arkell nee Snell
Source:6893405
22nd July 1914
1916
location
17 Batoum Gardens, Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6893405
28th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 47
Source:6893405
29th May 1916
1916
employment
Accountant
Not known
Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
Source:6893405
29th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:6893405
29th May 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2
29578
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6893405
29th May 1916 - 31st January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 1
29578
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6893405
1st February 1917 - 30th April 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
29578
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6893405
1st May 1917 - 30th June 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Serjeant
29578
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6893405
1st July 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Serjeant Clerk
29578
Royal Air Force
Source:6893405
1st April 1918 - 9th March 1919
1918
dates
Age 49
Source:6893405
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 50
Source:6893405
9th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6893405
9th March 1919
1939
dates
Age 70
Source:9375827
September 1939
1939
location
Acton Metropolitan Borough, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9375827
September 1939
1958
dates
Age 89
Source:9375709
March 1958
1958
death
Not War Related
Augustus Arkell died in the year that would mark the fortieth anniversary of the ending of the Great War. He was 89.
Ealing Registration District, London
United Kingdom
Source:9375709
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Augustus |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Arkell |
| Source | 6893405 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Batoum Gardens, Hammersmith, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 17 Batoum Gardens, Hammersmith, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th May 1916 | |
| 19 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 26 Latymer Road, Hammersmith, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 45 Richford Street, Hammersmith, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Acton Metropolitan Borough, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 29578 | Royal Flying Corps | Aircraftman 2 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 29578 | Royal Flying Corps | Aircraftman 1 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 29578 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 29578 | Royal Flying Corps | Serjeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 29578 | Royal Air Force | Serjeant Clerk |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Augusta Arkell | daughter | 3rd June 1903 | |
| Jean Isabel Arkell | daughter | 30th June 1908 | |
| Celia Washington Arkell | daughter | 23rd June 1911 | |
| Doris Mary Arkell | daughter | 18th September 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Arkell nee Watling | mother | ||
| William Arkell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arkell | brother | 1856 | |
| Richard Arkell | brother | 1857 | |
| Thomas Arkell | brother | 1862 | |
| Joseph Arkell | brother | 1865 | |
| Amy Arkell | sister | 1867 | |
| Harry Arkell | brother | 1871 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Washington Arkell nee Gardner | wife | 1896 | |
| Elsie Mary Arkell nee Snell | wife | 22nd July 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-29 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded Fulham Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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