Arthur Conmy
First World War
| Rank | Private |
|---|---|
| Service number | 28501 |
| Regiment | East Yorkshire Regiment, 8th Battalion, Company D, M.G.S |
| Born | 1888 |
| Place of birth | Pocklington |
| Occupation | Joiners Apprentice |
| Date of death | 3rd May 1917 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of death | Ypres, Belgium |
| Cause of death | Missing Presumed Dead |
| Burial / commemoration | Arras Memorial, France |
| Grave / panel | Bay 4 and 5 |
| Medals / memorial recognition | Victory Medal, British War Medals WW1, Memorial Death Plaque of WW1 |
Life in Market Weighton
Arthur Conmy was born in 1888 in Pocklington. He lived at Market Place, Market Weighton. Before joining the Army, he worked as a joiners Apprentice.
Family
Arthur Conmy was the son of Frank Conmy and Margaret Berry. His father worked as a bricklayers Labourer. The research identifies Unmarried as his spouse. He had no children.
Military Service
Arthur Conmy served as a private with the East Yorkshire Regiment, 8th Battalion, Company D, M.G.S. His recorded service number was 28501.
Commemoration
He died on 3rd May 1917. He was 29 years old. His recorded place of death was Ypres, Belgium. His recorded circumstances of death were: Missing Presumed Dead. He is commemorated or buried at Arras Memorial, France. His grave or memorial reference is Bay 4 and 5.
Medals and Memorial Recognition
The research lists: Victory Medal, British War Medals WW1, Memorial Death Plaque of WW1. Medal entitlement and any memorial plaque require confirmation from the original records.
Continuing Research
The details above are drawn from the local research compilation and have not all been independently verified. We welcome documentary evidence, family memories and corrections.
Research Sources
Market Weighton Cenotaph research compilation: Arthur Conmy. Original historical records require individual verification.
Commemoration
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