Regimental Number: 89882; 629577
Rank: Private
Branch: 47th Battalion
Arthur was born in Lytton, BC on January 26, 1883. He owned a homestead at 14-70-9-W6, near the Wapiti River. At the time of his enlistment in August of 1915, Arthur was married to Elizabeth Margaret West and they had a son named John. They lived in North Vancouver. Arthur’s brothers Francis, Harold, and John also served during World War I. Arthur was killed in action at Courcelette on November 18, 1916 and was buried about 20 yards in front of Battle Headquarters, 10th Street Trench, Somme.
Sources: homestead records