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Surname: ARBUTHNOT
Forename(s): Gerald Archibald
Place of Birth: Kensington, Middlesex
Service No: ---
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment / Corps / Service: Grenadier Guards
Battalion / Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: Guards Division
Age: 44
Date of Death: 1916-09-25
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. C. 1.
CWGC Cemetery: CITADEL NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, FRICOURT
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Gerald Archibald Arbuthnot (born 19 December 1872) was the son of William and Selina Arbuthnot, née Moncrieffe. William was born at Bangalore, India and Selina in the Parish of Dunbarney, Perthshire.
Gerald was married to Mary Johanna Antoinette Dulce Oppenheim in 1894.
1911 London Census: 43, Prince's Gardens SW - Gerald Arbuthnot, aged 38, born London. Retired Naval Officer - ex M.P. Husband of M.J.A. Dulce Arbuthnot.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gerald A. Arbuthnot, Sub Lt R.N.V.R.; Lieut Gren. Gds. Theatre of War first served in: France. K. in A. 25.9.16. Correspondence: Address 1. Gawithfield, Ulverston. Address 2. 27, Rutland Gate SW. Address 3. 3, Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn SW2.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: 2 Lieut G.A. Arbuthnot, Gren. Gds. K. in A. 25.9.16.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: 2 Lieut G.A. Arbuthnot, 2 Grenadier Gds. Date and Place of Death: 25.9.16. K. in A. To whom issued/Amount: Executors - Lieut. Col. Alan John Sykes M.P. and Col. Sir Godfrey V. Thomas Bart. C.B., D.S.O. (Jointly). £69 1s. 4d.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Lt G.A. Arbuthnot, Gren. Gds. Date and Place of Death: 25.9.16. K. in A. To whom issued/Amount: Executors - Lt. Col. Alan John Sykes M.P. and Sir Godfrey Vignoles Thomas Bt. (Jointly). £54 14s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Gerald. Name(s) on card(s): Claimant: Mary Johanna Arbuthnot. Relationship to Man: Widow.
Gerald was killed in action during the Battles of the Somme, 1916, 1 July-18 November, at the Battle of Morval, 25-28 September.
Gerald is commemorated on a memorial at Holy Trinity with St Paul's Church, Brompton, Middlesex and on the Parliamentary War Memorial.
Data Source: Craven Herald Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Lieutenant Gerald Archibald ARBUTHNOT
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Grenadier Guards
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: Guards Division
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