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We remember Arthur Green Collinson
We remember Arthur Green Collinson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
hospitalisation
Arthur pictured here seated front row, left of the nurses. After sustaining a bullet wound to his leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9597874
1914 - 1918
1924
marriage
May Collinson
Source:908503
1924
1928
children
Mary Elizabeth Collinson
Source:908503
23rd May 1928
1931
children
Doreen Collinson
Source:908503
18th January 1931
1934
children
Jeffery Collinson
Source:908503
1934
children
Jeffrey Collinson
Source:908503
service
British Army
Private
42220
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:908503
service
British Army
Private
291770
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:908503
1972
death
Unknown
Died at home
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9598037
31st October 1972
burial
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:908503
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Green |
| Initials | AG |
| Last Name | Collinson |
| Source | 908503 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42220 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 291770 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Collinson | daughter | 23rd May 1928 | |
| Jeffrey Collinson | son | ||
| Doreen Collinson | daughter | 18th January 1931 | |
| Jeffery Collinson | son | 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah J Collinson | mother | ||
| Joshua Collinson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Collinson | wife | 1924 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None |
Media
Media
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arthur met May his future wifeMay helped with Arthurs care after he was shot in the leg. They married in 1924Contributed by:
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recoveringThis photo shows my grandfather Arthur Green Collinson recovering from a gunshot wound to his calf. He is seated front row, second from the right with a walking stick. He is wearing a cap badge of the Northumberland fusiliers.Contributed by:
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1953 first grandchild born - a girl Janet McHaleA family photo at grandaughters Christening in 1953. Photo shows from left to right Arthur Green Collinson, May Collinson, William McHale, and Mary Elizabeth McHale (nee Collinson). Arthur and May went on to have 5 more grandchildren.Contributed by:
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Arthur Green Collinson and other soldiersArthur is kneeling first left on the front row. This is a family photo passed on to me by my mother.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Collinson Brothers Leeds Yorkshire UKMore about Collinson Brothers Leeds Yorkshire UK
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia156737 | |
| British Army, Northumberland Fusiliers 1881-1920 Transcription | Patricia156737 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patricia156737 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patricia156737 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Patricia156737 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia156737 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patricia156737 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| hospital | Patricia156737 | |
| arthur met May his future wife | Patricia156737 | |
| recovering | Patricia156737 | |
| Arthurs profile picture | Patricia156737 | |
| Arthur Green Collinson | Patricia156737 | |
| 1953 first grandchild born - a girl Janet McHale | Patricia156737 | |
| Arthur Green Collinson and other soldiers | Patricia156737 | |
| St Marks Church | Patricia156737 | |
| Birth Records | Patricia156737 | |
| Birth Records | Patricia156737 | |
| Birth Records | Patricia156737 | |
| Death Record | Patricia156737 |
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