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Surname: BRADLEY
Forename(s): Arthur
Place of Birth: Gargrave, Yorkshire
Service No: 46502
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Battalion / Unit: 13th (Service) Battalion
Division: 21st Division
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1917-02-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: V. B. 32.
CWGC Cemetery: VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: GARGRAVE, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Arthur Bradley was the son of Edward and Sarah Ann Bradley, née Bolland. Edward was born at Gargrave and Sarah at Bentham, Yorkshire. Arthur was the nephew of Trimmer Bruce Bradley (q.v.).
1901 Gargrave, Yorkshire Census: 20, River Place - Arthur Bradley, aged 4 years, born Gargrave, son of Edward and Sarah A. Bradley.
1911 Gargrave, Yorkshire Census: The Old Hall - Arthur Bradley, aged 14 years, born Gargrave, son of Edward and Sarah Ann Bradley.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Arthur Bradley, 46502, North'd Fus. K. in A.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Arthur Bradley, 46502, 13th North'd Fus. K. in A.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Arthur Bradley, 46502, 13th Bn North'd Fus. Date and Place of Death: 26.2.17. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother Sole Legatee - Sarah A. £5 2s. 2d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Arthur. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Sarah A. Bradley. Relationship: Mother. Address: Old Hall, Gargrave, Skipton.
On the 10 August 1917, the 13th (Service) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers amalgamated with 12th (Service) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers to form the 12th/13th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers.
A short biography of Arthur is included in: ‘From Mills to Marching and Back Again – A History of Gargrave from 1900 to 1925’ by Sue Lyall and Donavon Slaven with contributions from George Ingle, Ray Jones and Martin Thompson (2019).
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:
BRADLEY, Arthur, aged 20, D.L.I., Old Hall Gardens, [Gargrave], killed in action, France, Feb. 26, 1917.
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Private Arthur BRADLEY
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Northumberland Fusiliers
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 21st Division
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16 March 1917
BRADLEY - February 26th 1917, killed in action in France, Pte. Arthur Bradley, Durham Light Infantry, son of Mr. Edward Bradley, Old Hall Gardens, Gargrave, aged 20 years.
16 March 1917
GARGRAVE - PRIVATE ARTHUR BRADLEY KILLED IN ACTION
Last weekend Mr. Edward Bradley, of Old Hall Gardens, Gargrave, received official notice that his son Arthur, whose photograph we reproduce, had been killed on the field of battle. He was a private in the Durham Light Infantry, enlisting at Halifax on May 11, 1916, and went into training at Rugeley Camp in Staffordshire, where he was transferred into the 1st Training Reserves, still remaining at Rugeley. On December 19th he was sent to France, since which date he has corresponded with his parents, occasionally giving some of his experiences of life in the trenches. He was 20 years of age on February 9th and was killed on February 26th. Prior to enlisting he worked for his father, who is a carting agent, and was a very quiet lad. His death was very feelingly referred to on Sunday night at the Parish Church by the Rev. A.V. Blunt, vicar, who said that hitherto Gargrave had been almost immune from war fatalities. They all had been saddened during the last few days to hear that one of their Gargrave men had been killed. They would all honour his memory and feel proud of him as he died doing his duty, and he felt sure all hearts would go out in sympathy to his family in its loss and time of trial. At the close of the impressive service, the congregation stood while Mr. E. Burland played the 'Dead March' on the organ.
01 March 1918
BRADLEY - In loving memory of Private Arthur Bradley, of Gargrave, killed in action February 26th, 1917.
A devoted son, a faithful friend,
One of the best that God could lend;
He bravely answered duty's call,
His life he gave for one and all.
Ever remembered by all.
BRADLEY - In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Private A. Bradley, who fell in action 26th February, 1917.
"Missed by those who loved him best."
From Family.
28 February 1919
BRADLEY - In loving memory of a dear brother, Pte. Arthur Bradley, of Gargrave, killed in action February 26th, 1917.
Two years have passed and still we miss you,
Never shall your memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
On the unknown grave where you are laid.
Ever remembered by Fred and Ada, Tom and Bertha.
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16 March 1917
BRADLEY - Feb. 26th, killed in action, Pte. Arthur Bradley, Old Hall Gardens, Gargrave, aged 20 years.
16 March 1917
GARGRAVE - PTE. ARTHUR BRADLEY KILLED IN ACTION
Last week-end Mr. Edward Bradley, of Old Hall Gardens, Gargrave, received official notice that his son Arthur, whose photograph we give here, had been killed on the field of battle. He was a private (No. 32196) in the Durham Light Infantry, enlisting at Halifax on May 11, 1916, and went into training at Rugeley Camp in Staffordshire, where he was transferred into the 1st Training Reserves, still remaining at Rugeley. On Dec. 19th he was sent to France, since which date he has corresponded with his parents, occasionally giving some of his experiences of life in the trenches. He was 20 years of age on February 9th, and was killed on February 26th. Prior to enlisting he worked for his father, who is a carting agent, and was a very quiet lad. His death was very feelingly referred to at the close of his sermon on Sunday night at the Parish Church by the Rev. A.C. Blunt, vicar, who said that hitherto Gargrave had been almost immune from war fatalities, but hey all had been saddened during the last few days to hear that one of our Gargrave men had been killed. They would all honour his memory, and feel proud of him, as he died doing his duty, and he felt sure all hearts would go out in sympathy to his family in its loss and time of trial. At the close of the impressive service the congregation stood while Mr. E. Burlend played the 'Dead march' on the organ, many eyes moistening meanwhile.
01 March 1918
In loving memory of Pte. Arthur Bradley, of Gargrave, killed in action, Feb. 26th, 1917.
A devoted son, a faithful friend,
One of the best that God could send;
He bravely answered duty's call,
His life he gave for one and all.
- Ever remembered by all.
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