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We remember Arthur Fitch
We remember Arthur Fitch
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1887
sibling
Archer Fitch
Source:8783478
1887
1889
sibling
Flora Or Florinne Fitch
Source:8783486
1889
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:8783478
1891
1891
employment
Scholar
Source:8783478
1891
1891
sibling
George Bennett Fitch
Source:8783486
1891
1891
location
Birdbrook village,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8783478
1891
1893
sibling
Lily Fitch
Source:8783486
1893
1894
sibling
Adam Fitch
Source:8783486
1894
1897
sibling
Dick Fitch
Source:8783486
1897
1898
sibling
Alice Fitch
Source:8783486
1898
1900
sibling
Annie Fitch
Source:8783486
1900
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8783486
1901
1901
employment
Farm stockman
Source:8783486
1901
1901
location
No 1 Sharpes, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8783486
1901
1903
sibling
Daisy Fitch
Source:8783509
1903
1906
enlistment
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:7663745
13th January 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
15332
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7663745
13th January 1906
1906
sibling
William Fitch
Source:8783509
1906
1909
sibling
Samuel Fitch
Source:8783509
1909
employment
Carter
Source:7663745
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/15332
Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. "Formidable."
Source:8574773
1915
death
Drowned when vessel torpedoed by U-boat
English Channel
United Kingdom
Source:8574773
Source:8783469
1st January 1915
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 13.
Source:8574773
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Fitch |
| Source | 7663745 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdbrook village, | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| No 1 Sharpes, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15332 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/15332 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. "Formidable." | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Fitch | mother | ||
| Walter Fitch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Fitch | brother | 1887 | |
| Lily Fitch | sister | 1893 | |
| Adam Fitch | brother | 1894 | |
| Dick Fitch | brother | 1897 | |
| Alice Fitch | sister | 1898 | |
| Annie Fitch | sister | 1900 | |
| Flora Or Florinne Fitch | sister | 1889 | |
| George Bennett Fitch | brother | 1891 | |
| Daisy Fitch | sister | 1903 | |
| Samuel Fitch | brother | 1909 | |
| William Fitch | brother | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark brown | Hazel |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-01-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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