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Surname: BAILEY
Forename(s): Arthur
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 83117
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 24th (Service) Battalion. (2nd Sportsman's)
Division: 2nd Division
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1918-08-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: V. C. 12.
CWGC Cemetery: BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: EARBY, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: KELBROOK, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Arthur Bailey was the son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Bailey, née Myers. Thomas was born at Glusburn and Sarah at Skipton, Yorkshire. Arthur was the cousin of Private Frank Myers (266168) (q.v.).
1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 12, Duckett Street - Arthur Bailey, aged 1 year, born Skipton, son of Thomas and Sarah A. Bailey.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 12, Duckett Street, Middletown - Arthur Bailey, aged 11 years, born Skipton, son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Bailey.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Arthur Bailey, 44874, S. Lan R.; GS/83117, 3 Lond. R,; GS/83117, R. Fus. D.W. 26.8.18.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Arthur Bailey, 44874, 8/S. Lan. R.; GS/83117, 3/ Lond. R.; GS/83117, 24/ R. Fus. Theatres of war in which served: 1(a) [France]: 6.4.18 to 12.4.18; 13.4.18 to 26.5.18; 11.8.18 to 26.8.18. D.W. 26.8.18.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Arthur Bailey, G/83117, 24th Btn R. Fus. Date and Place of Death: 26.8.18 France. Wounds. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Sarah A. £7 3s. 11d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Arthur. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Sarah Ann Bailey. Relationship: Mother. Address: 12, Duckett Street, Skipton. Claimant died 21.3.20.
See also:
‘Earby in the First World War’ by Stephanie Carter, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2014).
‘Our Finest Crop’ by Steven Marshall, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2020).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
BAILEY, Arthur, aged 19, 24th Royal Fus., son of the late Mr. Thos. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey, 12, Duckett Street, [Skipton], died of wounds Aug. 26, 1918.
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Private Arthur BAILEY

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 2nd Division
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