Arthur SLINGER

Main CPGW Record

Surname: SLINGER

Forename(s): Arthur

Place of Birth: Fulwood, Lancashire

Service No: Y/1702

Rank: Rifleman

Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Battalion / Unit: 3rd Battalion

Division: 27th Division

Age: 21

Date of Death: 1915-03-03

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: J. 15.

CWGC Cemetery: BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: WADDINGTON, YORKSHIRE

Local War Memorial: WEST BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Arthur Slinger was the son of Charles and Mary Ann Elizabeth Slinger, née Roberts. Charles was born at Longridge, Lancashire and Mary at Forton, Gosport, Hampshire.

1901 Fulwood, Lancashire Census: 4, Windy Nook - Arthur Slinger, aged 7 years, born Fulwood, son of Charles and Mary Slinger.

1911 Doncaster, Yorkshire Census: Campsall Hall Stables - Arthur Slinger, aged 18 years, born Preston, Lancashire. Domestic Groom.

The British Army Service Record for Arthur Slinger exists but may be incomplete.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Arthur Slinger, Y1702. Theatre of War: (1) France. Qualifying date [for 1914-15 Star]: 9 February 1915.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Rfn Arthur Slinger, Y1702, 3rd Bn K.R.R.C. Date and Place of Death: 3.3.15. Bailleul. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and sole legatee - Elizabeth. £6 3s. 8d.

Arthur is commemorated on the Preston Roll of Honour.

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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