Arthur Tinker

He joined the Machine Gun Corps right at the beginning of the war in September of 1914. It was only four months later he was posted to France probably as part of the British expeditionary Force. After eight months there he was not only wounded but also gassed on the 13th October. His parents must have been devastated especially as they had lost another son, Walter, in 1917. Arthur would have been transported home and no doubt been treated in hospital. It is known that he was at home towards the end of 1918 as he married Annie Fisher, registered at East Retford. The marriage did not last long as Arthur died of his condition at home on June 20th 1920. He was buried at his home village in the south part of the cemetery of St Barnabas Church burial ground. His standard Commonwealth War Grave stands in the cemetery engraved with his details

Ranskill memorial book details:- Arthur Tinker No. 22963 - joined Sept 1914 – went to France Feb 1915 – wounded and gassed 13/10/1915 – died at home 28 June 1920 age 28 – buried Ranskill. CWG additional information:- Son of Joseph and Mahala Tinker; husband of Annie Tinker, of 226, Victoria St., Grimsby. Born at Torworth, Bawtry, Doncaster Commemorated in Ranskill Church WW1 record book