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We remember William Brereton Arnold
We remember William Brereton Arnold
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Sarah A Arnold
Source:8534399
1871
1874
sibling
Esther Arnold
Source:8534399
1874
1879
sibling
Henry C Arnold
Source:8534399
1879
1881
sibling
Elizabeth Arnold
Source:8534399
1881
1886
sibling
Richard A Arnold
Source:8534399
1886
1893
1901
location
Church Place, Church Road, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8534399
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Wiredrawer Apprentice
Source:8534396
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Church Place, Church Road, Yardley, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8534396
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8533145
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
57911
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8533145
9th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:70460
28th August 1915
1917
service
British Army
Bombardier
57911
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8533145
18th May 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7272676
Source:8533146
18th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7272676
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Brereton |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Arnold |
| Source | 8534400 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Place, Church Road, Yardley, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Church Place, Church Road, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 57911 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 57911 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Bombardier |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arnold | mother | ||
| Charles Arnold | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A Arnold | sister | 1871 | |
| Esther Arnold | sister | 1874 | |
| Henry C Arnold | brother | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth Arnold | sister | 1881 | |
| Richard A Arnold | brother | 1886 |
Media
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Communities
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 forWilliam Arnold | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 |
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