Basic Details
Surname
Mitchell
Forenames
Arthur
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Service number
3/3672
Notes
The All About Thornton website (see References) states: ‘Arthur Mitchell, son of Albert and Martha Mitchell of 65 Market Street. His father, and later his brother Fred, were Printers and stationers. In the 1911 Census he was married (wife Priscilla), living at 6 Prospect Street, Thornton, and worked in Woolcombing. He was aged 34 in 1911. Prior to enlisting Arthur was a joiner, carpenter and cabinet maker. Private, 9 Btn., King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, #3/3672. Died 1 July 1916, aged 40. Grave reference: I.C.83, Norfolk Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Becordel-Becourt
Cemetery
Norfolk
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
1
Age at death
40