Arthur Kirk
He worked on the railways as a Loco engine cleaner, although by 1914 he had become a fireman
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Arthur Kirk was born in 1893 at Radford, he was the son of Edward a goods guard, and Alice Mary Kirk née Marson 4 Hodgkinson Street, Nottingham
His father Edward was born in 1867 at Belgrave, Leicestershire, worked on the railways as a Goods Guard. his mother Alice Mary Marson was born in 1868 at Carrington, , they were married in 1890 at Nottingham, they went on to have 4 children.
In 1901 the family including Arthurs 2 younger sisters were living at 29 Hodgkinson Street Netherfield.
By 1911 another son had come along and the family were now at 110 Hodgkinson Street. Edward 44 yrs a railway goods guard is living with his wife Alice Mary 43 yrs Arthur 18 yrs had left school and was now also working on the railways as a Loco engine cleaner, although by 1914 he had become a fireman also living with them is Oliver 15 yrs a cotton worker, Eva 14 yrs a cotton reeler and Edward George 8 yrs a scholar.
By 1916 the family were at No 4 Hodgkinson Street.
In May 1921 his mother received his British War medal followed in January 1922 by the Victory medal
Arthur initially enlisted with the Bedfordshire Regiment at Bedford on 3 Sept 1914 as Private 14495. On 26 June 1916 he transferred to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and they were posted overseas 1 July 1916 arriving at Etaples on the 2nd. He served with the 9th battalion. Arthur was killed in action on 28th August 1916 and his death was reported in the Times casualty lists Monday October 9 1916. having no known grave his name is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, France, and also on the family grave in Carlton Cemetery
He was eligible for the British and Victory medals
additional research and information Peter Gillings
Photo of Arthur Kirk
Thiepval Memorial,