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We remember Arthur Sephton
We remember Arthur Sephton
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1898
sibling
Ellen Sephton
Source:8719591
1898
1911
location
46 Windsor Road Wolverton Northampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8719591
1911
1916
employment
Lay Reader and Schoolmaster
Monara Grammar School
Cooma, N.S.W
Australia
Source:8383310
18th October 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
36665
Field Artillery Brigade
29th
Source:8383310
18th October 1916
1916
location
Boy's hostel, Cowper Street, Goulbourne, New South Wales
Australia
other group residence address
Source:8383310
18th October 1916
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
Field Artillery
12th Brigade
Source:8721611
April 1918 - June 1920
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8721611
April 1918 - December 1918
1919
education
Completed degree 1920 but Army permission for leave originally until November 1919.
Christ College Oxford University
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8721577
13th February 1919 - November 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8383310
30th June 1920
1922
employment
Priest
St Saviours Cathedral
Goulbourne
Australia
Source:8720018
1922 - 1923
1923
employment
Curate
Church of England
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8720018
1923 - 1924
1924
employment
Curate
Church of England St Luke Croydon
Croydon
United Kingdom
Source:8720018
1924 - 1925
1924
marriage
Unita Christine Richards
Source:8719593
1924
1925
employment
Curate
Church of England St John Hove
Hove Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8720018
1925 - 1928
1928
employment
Curate
Christ Church Church of England Harrogate
Harrogate
United Kingdom
Source:8720018
1928 - 1929
1929
employment
Vicar
Church of England
Holmfirth
United Kingdom
Source:8720018
1929 - 1933
1933
employment
Vicar of Kirkburton
Church of England
Kirkburton
United Kingdom
Source:8720018
1933 - 1943
1933
children
Ruth Blaney
Source:8721572
28th December 1933
1943
employment
Rector
Rector of Skipton in Craven
Skipton
United Kingdom
Source:8720018
1943 - 1964
enlistment
Liverpool New South Wales
Australia
Source:8383310
service
Australian Imperial Force
36665
Source:8383310
1982
death
Staincliffe Yorks
United Kingdom
Source:8719944
1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Sephton |
| Source | 8383310 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Windsor Road Wolverton Northampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Boy's hostel, Cowper Street, Goulbourne, New South Wales | Australia | other group residence address | known 18th October 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 36665 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 36665 | Field Artillery Brigade | 29th | Gunner | |
| Australian Imperial Force | Field Artillery | 12th Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Blaney | adopted daughter | 28th December 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas SEPHTON | father | ||
| Laura Sephton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Sephton | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unita Christine Richards | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark | blue | black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-18 | 5'11" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Crockfords Directory | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge | Rob23648 | |
| Permission from Australian Army | Rob23648 | |
| Action where Sgt Richardson gained DCM | Rob23648 |
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