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We remember Richard Victor Arthur
We remember Richard Victor Arthur
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Beatrice Jane Arthur
Source:73245
1874
1876
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Arthur
Source:73245
1876
1878
sibling
John Meredith Arthur
Source:73245
1878
1879
sibling
George Arthur
Source:73245
1879
1881
sibling
Harry Arthur
Source:73245
1881
1888
sibling
Thomas Meredith Arthur
Source:73245
1888
1892
1893
sibling
Edward Arthur
Source:73245
1893
1895
sibling
Gerwyn Ivan Arthur
Source:73245
1895
1908
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:73245
5th October 1908
1912
marriage
Margaret Emily Herridge
Source:73245
27th July 1912 - 25th August 1914
1913
children
Richard John Arthur
Source:73245
23rd November 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:73245
13th August 1914 - 25th August 1914
1915
children
Victor George Arthur
Source:73245
28th January 1915
education
Small Heath Secondary School
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:73245
service
British Army
Private
8118
Coldstream Guards
Source:73245
service
British Army
Lance-Corporal
8118
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:73245
1914
death
Killed in Action
Affair at Landrecies - during retreat from Mons.
Landrecies
France
Source:73245
25th August 1914
burial
Landrecies
France
A.8
Source:73245
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Victor |
| Initials | RV |
| Last Name | Arthur |
| Source | 73245 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8118 | Coldstream Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 8118 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Lance-Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard John Arthur | son | 23rd November 1913 | |
| Victor George Arthur | son | 28th January 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Jane Arthur | mother | ||
| John Meredith Arthur | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Jane Arthur | sister | 1874 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Arthur | sister | 1876 | |
| John Meredith Arthur | brother | 1878 | |
| George Arthur | brother | 1879 | |
| Harry Arthur | brother | 1881 | |
| Thomas Meredith Arthur | brother | 1888 | |
| Edward Arthur | brother | 1893 | |
| Gerwyn Ivan Arthur | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Emily Herridge | wife | 27th July 1912 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 8118 Lce-Cpl Richard Victor Arthur | Robin40880 |
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