Arthur Francis Box

Arthur Francis Box|b. c Mar 1890|p17.htm#i1615|Charles Box|b. 31 May 1867\nd. c 1936|p17.htm#i1607|Elizabeth Blackford|b. c 1867|p14.htm#i1614|Daniel Box|b. c 1845|p17.htm#i1598|Martha E. Weaver|b. c 1844|p294.htm#i1599|||||||
  • Arthur Francis Box was born circa March 1890 at Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.
  • He appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Charles Box and Elizabeth Box at St Johns St, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England; They were living with Elizabeth's mother on the night of the census.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Charles Box and Elizabeth Box at Foxley Rd, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.
  • He married Amy Louise Neal on 25 October 1913 at Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.
  • His son Charles Edward Box was born on 14 October 1914 at Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.
  • He began military service on 27 November 1915 at Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, when he signed his “Attestation“ papers, he was mobilized on the 8th Feb 1917 & joined the Royal Engineers, Regimental number; 239989, he was appointed to; Railway Troops Depot R.E Longmoor. At his first “Medical” his height was; 5 feet 5 inches, weight; 133 lbs, chest; 35 inches. He had some teeth missing in lower jaw & a tendency to flat feet but he was passed fit for service. At his second “Medical” on 1st Jan 1917 at Devizes, his weight was 126 lbs & chest was 36 inches. His “Trade” was a Carpenter.
    1-12-17: Transferred to Transportation Stores Coy R.E Purfleet.
    2-12-17: Appointed a/2nd Corporal (paid)
    28-3-17: Transferred to Longmoor, R.C.T.D.R.E.
    8-4-17: Upgraded to Carpenter (Superior) rating 1/8.
    16-4-18: Reverted to the rank of “Sapper” on transfer.
    17-4-18: Transferred to R.E Depot Chatham.
    15-6-18: Transferred to 2nd R.B.R.E Chattenden.
    14-9-18: Transferred to No 5 Coy, Chatham.
    19-9-18: Transferred to P5 Coy, Chatham.
    13-11-18: Embarked at Dundee for Works Coy, Murmansk, Russia.
    27-11-18: Disembarked at Murmansk.
    1-7-19: Upgraded to “Carpenter Very Superior”, pay raised to 2/- rate.
    16-10-19; Embarked at Murmansk for the UK.
  • His daughter Olive J Box was born on 2 April 1916 at Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.
  • He ended military service on 11 September 1919 at 8th Prove Coy. R.E., Chatham, Kent, England, he was transferred to "Z" Army Reserve & granted "Russian Leave" till 12-11-19. He was awarded the British war medal & the Victory medal.
  • As of circa 1919, Arthur Francis Box and Amy Louise Box lived at 8 St Mary St, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.

Family: Amy Louise Neal b. c Sep 1891

Charles Box

Charles Box|b. 31 May 1867\nd. c 1936|p17.htm#i1607|Daniel Box|b. c 1845|p17.htm#i1598|Martha Elizabeth Weaver|b. c 1844|p294.htm#i1599|William Box|b. c 1799|p20.htm#i1597|Edith Exton|b. c 1801|p84.htm#i1596|||||||

Family: Elizabeth Blackford b. c 1867

Charles Box

Charles Box|b. c 1819|p17.htm#i1644|William Box|b. c 1799|p20.htm#i1597|Edith Exton|b. c 1801|p84.htm#i1596|||||||James Exton|b. 20 Mar 1767\nd. 12 Feb 1837|p89.htm#i1593|Mary Gray|b. c 1763|p122.htm#i1594|

Charles Edward Box

Charles Edward Box|b. 14 Oct 1914|p17.htm#i2034|Arthur Francis Box|b. c Mar 1890|p17.htm#i1615|Amy Louise Neal|b. c Sep 1891|p194.htm#i2033|Charles Box|b. 31 May 1867\nd. c 1936|p17.htm#i1607|Elizabeth Blackford|b. c 1867|p14.htm#i1614|||||||

Cyril John B Box

Cyril John B Box|b. c 1892|p17.htm#i1661|Frederick Box|b. c 1836|p18.htm#i1602|Miriam Mears|b. c 1867|p187.htm#i1659|William Box|b. c 1799|p20.htm#i1597|Edith Exton|b. c 1801|p84.htm#i1596|||||||

Daniel Box

Daniel Box|b. c 1845|p17.htm#i1598|William Box|b. c 1799|p20.htm#i1597|Edith Exton|b. c 1801|p84.htm#i1596|||||||James Exton|b. 20 Mar 1767\nd. 12 Feb 1837|p89.htm#i1593|Mary Gray|b. c 1763|p122.htm#i1594|

Family: Martha Elizabeth Weaver b. c 1844

Edith Box

Edith Box|b. c 1874|p17.htm#i1610|Daniel Box|b. c 1845|p17.htm#i1598|Martha Elizabeth Weaver|b. c 1844|p294.htm#i1599|William Box|b. c 1799|p20.htm#i1597|Edith Exton|b. c 1801|p84.htm#i1596|||||||

Edward Box

Edward Box|b. c 1893|p17.htm#i1616|Charles Box|b. 31 May 1867\nd. c 1936|p17.htm#i1607|Elizabeth Blackford|b. c 1867|p14.htm#i1614|Daniel Box|b. c 1845|p17.htm#i1598|Martha E. Weaver|b. c 1844|p294.htm#i1599|||||||

Edwin Harry Box

Edwin Harry Box|b. c 1894|p17.htm#i1662|Frederick Box|b. c 1836|p18.htm#i1602|Miriam Mears|b. c 1867|p187.htm#i1659|William Box|b. c 1799|p20.htm#i1597|Edith Exton|b. c 1801|p84.htm#i1596|||||||
  • Edwin Harry Box was born circa 1894 at Gosport, Hampshire, England.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Frederick Box and Miriam Box at Royal Marine Barracks, Alerstroke, Hampshire, England.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in the household of Frederick Box and Miriam Box at 19 Coronado Rd, Gosport, Hampshire, England.
  • He began military service on 30 August 1914 on his "attestation" form he states that he has served 5 years as an apprentice Joiner. His medical examination was at Portsmouth on the 30-8-1914, he was passed fit for duty in the R.O.A.C. Service number, 01187. His eyes were Hazel, hair Brown. He passed his Trade test at the workshops of the Army Ordnance Dept at H.M Gunwharf, Portsmouth on the 31-8-1914. The first theatre of war he served in was the Balkans on the 12-4-1915. 5-9-15: He was transferred from 11(s) Coy to the 55 (S) Coy at Alexandria, Egypt.
    23-9-16: To Cairo for Temporary duty.
    22-10-16: Granted 1GC badge without pay.
    26-2-17: Posted to 11(S) Coy.
    9-6-17: Appointed L/Corporal without pay.
    14-7-17: Advanced to 2nd rate of pay.
    28-7-17: Appointed acting L/Corporal with pay.
    13-4-18: Appointed Acting Corporal with pay.
    18-5-18: Returned from duty at Base Receipt Depot Cairo.
    2-6-18: Promoted to 2nd Corporal.
    28-9-18: To Aboukir (near Alexandria), Candidate for Commission in R A F.
    16-11-18: Cadet wing No 3 school of Aer?, Aboukir.
    16-7-19: ?? to be attached to No 3, S of A on proceeding to Demob Camp, Kautaia.
    4-3-19: Embarked on the H.M.S “Danube” for UK for Demob, from "Port Said."
  • He ended military service on 21 March 1919 at No2 Dispersal Unit, Fovant, Wiltshire, England, on 17 Feb 1919 he left his last unit which was, No 3 SOFA R.A.F. He was awarded 3 Medals, British War medal, Victory & the 1914-15 Star.
  • As of circa 1919, Edwin Harry Box lived at 19 Coronado Rd, Gosport, Hampshire, England.

Elizabeth Box

Elizabeth Box|b. c 1834|p17.htm#i1601|William Box|b. c 1799|p20.htm#i1597|Edith Exton|b. c 1801|p84.htm#i1596|||||||James Exton|b. 20 Mar 1767\nd. 12 Feb 1837|p89.htm#i1593|Mary Gray|b. c 1763|p122.htm#i1594|
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