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War
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WW1
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Rank
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Stoker 2nd Class
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Initial 1
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A
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Initial 2
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R
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Initial 3
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G
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Forename (s)
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Arthur Redvers George
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Surname
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Bradford
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Award for Gallantry
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Citation from the London Gazette
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On War Memorial
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Yes
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On Porch Triptych
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Yes
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Other
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Born
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Enlisted
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Residence
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How died
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Theatre
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Rank
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Stoker 2nd Class
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Regiment/service
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Royal Navy
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Unit text
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H.M.S. "Vivid."
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Age
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18
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Date of Death
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05/10/1918
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Additional Info
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Son of George and Louisa Bradford, of The Green, Winscombe.
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Service #
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K/53989
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Grave/
Memorial Reference
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Grave/Memorial
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WINSCOMBE (ST. JAMES THE GREAT) CHURCHYARD
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Biographical Info
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Arthur joined the Navy on September 18th 1918 but died of Influenza complications 17 days later. He was buried with full Military honours. HMS Vivid was the Royal Naval Base at Plymouth, now re-named HMS Devonport.
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Research Info
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Grave Photographed. In Wells Cathedral memorial book. In 1901 Survey, Dad is Postman, Arthur is shown as 0. Older Brother William J +2.. Not Recorded in SDITGW
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