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We remember Arthur George Pope
We remember Arthur George Pope
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
2 Quarry Street, East Stonehouse, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8937520
1901
1905
education
Preparation for entry into RN as orphaned son of RMLI sergeant
Greenwich Hospital School
Greenwich
United Kingdom
Source:8930646
15th April 1905 - 21st March 1908
1908
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8937507
21st March 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Boy
13994
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7664892
21st March 1908 - 13th April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
13994
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Duke of Edinburgh
Source:7664892
3rd March 1914 - 19th December 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/13994
HMS Vindictive
4th Royal Marine Battalion, 12 Platoon
Source:8913221
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1919
marriage
Dorothy Brock
Source:8913264
8th March 1919
1932
location
Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7664892
8th March 1932
1933
service
Other Empire Force
Constable
Royal Marine Police Service
Plymouth Divisional Unit Devonport
Source:8937516
24th April 1933 - 3rd May 1933
1933
service
Other Empire Force
Constable
PO/RMP/X.121
Royal Marine Police Service
Portsmouth Divisional Unit
Source:8937516
4th May 1933 - 14th July 1948
awards
Defence Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8917458
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7664892
awards
War Medal - for WWII
Other War Service Award
Source:8917458
1982
death
United Kingdom
Source:8913274
1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur George |
| Initials | AG |
| Last Name | Pope |
| Source | 7664892 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Quarry Street, East Stonehouse, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | military residence address | 8th March 1932 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 13994 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Duke of Edinburgh | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 13994 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Boy | ||
| Other Empire Force | PO/RMP/X.121 | Royal Marine Police Service | Portsmouth Divisional Unit | Constable | |
| Other Empire Force | Royal Marine Police Service | Plymouth Divisional Unit Devonport | Constable | ||
| Royal Navy | PLY/13994 | HMS Vindictive | 4th Royal Marine Battalion, 12 Platoon | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Defence Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| War Medal - for WWII | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Pope | mother | ||
| Benjamin Thomas Pope | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Brock | wife | 8th March 1919 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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12 Platoon 4th Bn RMLI pre-Zeebrugge Raid 1918This photo was taken prior to the Zeebrugge Raid of April 1918. Arthur Pope is in the back row, third from the right.
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Arthur George Pope service medalsWW1 - 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal; WW2 - Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 Naval Long Service Good Conduct Medal
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Identification tagsTags from RMLI Plymouth Division (service from 1908-1932) and RM Police (service from 1933-1948)Contributed by:
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Certificate of MarriageArthur George Pope and Dorothy Ellen Brock Marriage CertificateContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Duke of Edinburgh at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Duke of Edinburgh at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Marines, marriage registers 1813-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Matt115678 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Platoon 4th Bn RMLI pre-Zeebrugge Raid 1918 | Matt115678 | |
| Arthur George Pope service medals | Matt115678 | |
| School report from Greenwich Hospital School | Matt115678 | |
| Identification tags | Matt115678 | |
| Certificate of Marriage | Matt115678 | |
| Attestation Paper | Matt115678 | |
| RM Police Index Card | Matt115678 |
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