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We remember Arthur Frederick Cowling
We remember Arthur Frederick Cowling
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Henry Cowling
Source:8485580
1885
1886
sibling
Alvin Alphons Cowling
Source:8485580
1886
1887
1890
sibling
Horace Cowling
Source:8485580
1890
1891
location
Hirsts Buildings, Cherry Lane, Doncaster
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485580
April 1891
1893
sibling
George R Cowling
Source:8485664
1893
1895
sibling
Vaux Cowling
Source:8485664
1895
1897
sibling
Francis Cowling
Source:8485592
1897
1900
sibling
Alfred Wallace Cowling
Source:8485592
1900
1901
location
Hewel Lane, Stainforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485664
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8485592
April 1911
1911
employment
Journeyman blacksmith
United Kingdom
Source:8485592
April 1911
1911
location
High Street, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485592
April 1911
1914
marriage
Beatrice Cowling nee Wood
Source:8485593
October 1914
1915
enlistment
Doncaster
United Kingdom
Source:8485675
1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8485675
April 1916 - 9th April 1918
1918
missing
Source:8485667
9th April 1918
1918
location
Shady Side, Hexthorpe, Doncaster
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8485667
9th May 1918
1920
location
Howden Dyke, Howden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7518619
1920
1918
death
Killed in Action
In September 1918 news was received that Fred was presumed killed, five months after being posted as missing.
Pozieres
France
Source:7518619
Source:8485675
Source:8485590
9th April 1918
children
Unknown
Source:8485667
service
British Army
Sapper
99184
Royal Engineers
Source:8485590
burial
Somme
France
Panel 10 to 13
Source:7518619
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Frederick |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Cowling |
| Source | 7518619 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewel Lane, Stainforth | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| High Street, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Hirsts Buildings, Cherry Lane, Doncaster | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Howden Dyke, Howden | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 | |
| Shady Side, Hexthorpe, Doncaster | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 99184 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Cowling | mother | ||
| Henry Vaux Cowling | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Cowling | brother | 1885 | |
| Alvin Alphons Cowling | brother | 1886 | |
| Horace Cowling | brother | 1890 | |
| Francis Cowling | brother | 1897 | |
| Alfred Wallace Cowling | brother | 1900 | |
| George R Cowling | brother | 1893 | |
| Vaux Cowling | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Cowling nee Wood | wife | October 1914 |
Media
Media
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Sapper 99184 Arthur Frederick CowlingIn army uniform probably taken in 1915
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Swinefleet & District Roll of HonourBook commemorating men who served in WW1Contributed by:
Glyn23535
Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Six Soldier brothers (extract) | Alan68334 | |
| THREE SONS KILLED Swinefleet Family's losses | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sapper Arthur Frederick Cowling | Alan68334 | |
| Sapper 99184 Arthur Frederick Cowling | David155966 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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