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We remember Arthur Marshall Oakden
We remember Arthur Marshall Oakden
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1901
location
East Retford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9366135
1901
1911
employment
Engineer Mechanical Draughtsman
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9366139
1911
1911
location
South Manchester
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9366139
1911
1914
location
Retford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9366125
1914
1914
enlistment
Source:7665409
21st September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
101
Royal Marines Divisional Engineers
Deal Battalion
Source:9366144
21st September 1914 - 21st May 1915
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:9366144
25th October 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9366149
1st March 1915 - 21st May 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gunshot wound to the abdomen
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:9366125
Source:9366144
21st May 1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9366125
burial
Turkey
Source:9366125
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Marshall |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Oakden |
| Source | 7665409 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Retford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Retford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 | |
| South Manchester | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 101 | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers | Deal Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Oakden | father | ||
| Mary Elizabeth Marshall | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Royal Marine Divisional Engineers - Deal BattalionMore about Royal Marine Divisional Engineers - Deal Battalion
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 | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Divisional Engineers | Jack4956 |
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