Arthur Howe (birth certificate)

Item

Title

Arthur Howe (birth certificate)

Who?

Arthur Howe

Item(s)

Birth certificate

Story

Arthur was born in 1899 in London. He was a regiment soldier and most probably joined the army in 1912. He served in India with the Royal Artillery, and was then transferred to France where he was wounded in the leg, shoulder and arm. He may have been in hospital in Switzerland.

He joined the fire service after the war, and retired in 1965. He enjoyed his time in India, so visited in the summer. Arthur also met his wife after the war and married in 1924/5. He lived to 93.

When?

1899- 1992

Where?

India, France, Mesopotomia

Contributor

Dick Howe

Collection Day

Holyport College 19/09/2018

This item was submitted on November 10, 2018