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We remember Arthur Beesley
We remember Arthur Beesley
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Charles Beesley
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1889
1890
sibling
Charles Beesley
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1890
1891
sibling
John Beesley
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1891
1892
sibling
John Beesley
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1892
1893
1895
sibling
Nellie Beesley
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1895
1896
sibling
Nellie Beesley
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1896
1897
sibling
Elsie Beesley
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1897
1897
sibling
Elsie Beesley
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1897
1899
sibling
William Beesley
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1899
1900
sibling
William H Beesley
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1900
1901
dates
Age 8
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31st March 1901
1901
location
14 Fair View, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
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2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Baker
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
14 Fair View, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9590718
2nd April 1911
1918
marriage
Ethel Louise Harris
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1918
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:9621769
31st October 1918
1918
employment
Police Constable
Waltham Cross
United Kingdom
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31st October 1918
1918
enlistment
Central London
United Kingdom
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31st October 1918
1918
location
9 Park Lane, Waltham Cross
United Kingdom
their own address
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31st October 1918
1918
dates
Age 25
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18th November 1918
1918
death
Not War Related
Pneumonia admitted to hospital 9/11/11 and died 18/11/19 of Influenza
Military Hospital, Cannock Chase
United Kingdom
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18th November 1918
1919
children
Arthur Beesley
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5th December 1919
marriage
Ethel Louise
Source:9340670
service
British Army
Private
180442
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:9340670
burial
Hitcham, Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
West of main path.
Source:9340670
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Beesley |
| Source | 9340668 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Fair View, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 14 Fair View, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 9 Park Lane, Waltham Cross | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st October 1918 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 180442 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Beesley | son | 5th December 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanna Beesley | mother | ||
| Charles Beesley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Beesley | brother | 1891 | |
| Nellie Beesley | sister | 1896 | |
| Elsie Beesley | sister | 1897 | |
| Charles Beesley | brother | 1889 | |
| William H Beesley | brother | 1900 | |
| Charles Beesley | brother | 1890 | |
| John Beesley | brother | 1892 | |
| William Beesley | brother | 1899 | |
| Nellie Beesley | sister | 1895 | |
| Elsie Beesley | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Louise | wife | ||
| Ethel Louise Harris | wife | 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-10-31 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David35299 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David35299 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David35299 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire | David35299 |
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