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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
|---|---|---|
| France and Flanders | 1914 Star & Clasp, British War & Victory Medals | Le Touret Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 12 Aug 1914 | ~ | Stretton on Dunsmore |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Mobilised | Other Service History |
| Local actions near Cuinchy | 5 Aug 1914 at Windsor | Enlisted on 6 May 1904 at Coventry |
| 1909 - Retired from Army to Reserve | ||
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Cuinchy | ~ | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
Arthur is listed as being killed in action on 28 Feb 1915 at Cuinchy. He was standing next to his brother George when a shell exploded above them killing Arthur and slightly wounding George. The brief Battalion war diary entry for the day is transcribed below.28th Feb 1915: Casualties. 1 Other Rank killed
2 Other Ranks wounded
2 Other Ranks wounded
The Battalion was relieved by the Worcestershire Regt and the 5th Brigade took over the Cuinchy trenches.
During February the enemy frequently shelled the trenches both with High Explosive and shrapnel, occasionally rifle fire and Bombing was also employed but comparatively speaking this did very little damage to our position what was constantly improved and strengthened during the month. END
Arthur was originally buried near Cuinchy but his grave must have been lost at some stage and he is now remember on the Le Touret Memorial.
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
|---|---|
| 24 Nov 1883 at Stretton on Dunsmore | 6 Jan 1884 at Stretton on Dunsmore |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Frank and Matilda Dipper | Stretton on Dunsmore |
| Wife & Marriage Date/Place | Children & Year of Birth |
| Annie Dipper nee Wall | George born 5 Nov 1913 |
| 20 Jul 1911 | |
| Schools | Colleges |
| ~ | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1883 - | 1901 - Grocers Assistant |
| 1891 | 1904 - Soldier |
| 1901 - Stretton on Dunsmore | 1909 - Police Constable |
| 1911 - 56 Northfield Road, Coventry | 1911 - Police Constable |
| 1915 - Stretton on Dunsmore | |






