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We remember Frank Arnold
We remember Frank Arnold
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Frederick Charles Arnold
Source:7611623
1872
1877
1880
sibling
Edwin Richard Arnold
Source:7611627
1880
1881
location
High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7611627
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Rodney Arnold
Source:7611623
1883
1885
sibling
Ernest William Arnold
Source:7611627
1885
1888
sibling
George Elliott Arnold
Source:7611627
1888
1891
location
Highfield Street, Great Bowden, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7611628
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Errand Boy
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7611628
1891
1898
marriage
Jessie Rogers
Source:7611886
1898 - 1917
1900
children
Gladys Jessie Arnold
Source:7611627
1900
1901
location
176 Bridge Road, Battersea, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7611639
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bread Salesman
Battersea, London
United Kingdom
Source:7611639
1901
1910
children
Agnes Muriel Arnold
Source:7611632
1910
1911
employment
Insurance Assistant
Prudential Insurance Co
Leatherhead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7611632
1911
1911
location
Copthorne Road, Leatherhead, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7611632
1911
enlistment
Leatherhead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7611623
service
British Army
Private
GS/42530
Royal Fusiliers
Source:68860
1917
death
Killed in Action
Battalion were acting as carrying parties to the front lines under heavy shelling. 5 OR KIA 1 OFF and 4 OR wounded.
Vimy Ridge area nr Arras
France
Source:7611615
14th April 1917
burial
Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras
France
Bay 3
Source:7611615
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Arnold |
| Source | 68860 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Bridge Road, Battersea, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Copthorne Road, Leatherhead, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Highfield Street, Great Bowden, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/42530 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Jessie Arnold | daughter | 1900 | |
| Agnes Muriel Arnold | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Arnold | father | ||
| Elizabeth Jane Arnold | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Charles Arnold | brother | 1872 | |
| Rodney Arnold | brother | 1883 | |
| Ernest William Arnold | brother | 1885 | |
| George Elliott Arnold | brother | 1888 | |
| Edwin Richard Arnold | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Rogers | wife | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Gladys and Agnes ArnoldShrapnel damaged photograph of his daughters carried by Frank Arnold on the day he was killed.
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Last LetterThe last letter to his daughter from Frank Arnold damaged along with the photograph.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Faubourg D'AmiensThe Memorial at Arras where Frank Arnold is commemorated in Bay 3.Contributed by:
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Frank ArnoldPhotograph of Frank Arnold in the collection of his granddaughter, Rosemary Webster
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Postcard sent to daughter whilst on active servicePostcard home from active service, to his daughter Jessie.Contributed by:
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Jessie Arnold - Frank's daughterPostcard sent to her father, by Jessie Arnold.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward VI Five Ways School 1914-2014More about King Edward VI Five Ways School 1914-2014
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Leatherhead Town War MemorialMore about Leatherhead Town War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Richard11994 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Surrey, military tribunals 1915-1918 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Liz37211 | |
| Leicestershire Baptisms | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Edwin Richard Arnold | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Rodney Arnold | Liz37211 | |
| Blog by John Dilley on the Newspapers and the Great War website | Liz37211 | |
| Blog by John Dilley on the Newspapers and the Great War website (#2) | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gladys and Agnes Arnold | Richard11994 | |
| Last Letter | Richard11994 | |
| Arras Memorial, Faubourg D'Amiens | Richard11994 | |
| Frank Arnold | Liz37211 | |
| Postcard sent to daughter whilst on active service | Liz37211 | |
| Jessie Arnold - Frank's daughter | Liz37211 | |
| portrait | Ian3310 |
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