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Corporal Edmund Arnsby, son of Samuel Arnsby, brother of Henry Alfred Arnsby
Cpl Edmund Arnsby

Samuel Arnsby & Charlotte Lloyd

Samuel & Charlotte
1859 - Is this when Samuel died?

Their children:

Henry Alfred Arnsby
Edmund Arnsby
Samuel Robert Arnsby
Charlotte 'Sophia' Rebecca Arnsby

Henry Arnsby & Jemima Yarlett

Henry & Jemima's family
    The Yarlett Family
Henry's Military Career

Their children:

Edmund Arnsby & Elizabeth Oglesby

Their children:

Lizzie Arnsby & James Ford

The Ford Family

'Ned' Arnsby & Margaret Coughlan

Their children:

Margaret's father - Cornelius Coughlan

Cornelius Coughlan

'Ned' Arnsby & Grace Mullen

Their children:

Cyril Edmund Arnsby

'Con' Arnsby & Marguerite Connor

Their children:

'Sophie' Arnsby & William Phillips

'Bob' Arnsby & Delia Connors

The Arnsby Eleven

Robert Henry Arnsby


Born: July 12, 1899
At:   
Died: 1937

Enlisted: December 9, 1914

Description at Enlistment: AGE 14

Height: 4'10.75"
Weight: 79 pounds
Chest: 29"
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: BlueGrey
Hair: Fair
Distinctive Marks: none

Regiment: 1st Battalion, Irish Guards
Rank: Drum Major
About Robert Henry Arnsby

 

Joined the Irish Guard in 1914 at the age of 14. The youngest Drummer Boy overseas.

Drum Major, 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, July 1927 to 1935.
Pictures for Robert Henry Arnsby
   
Letter from 'Ned' Edmund Arnsby regarding his son, Robert Henry Arnsby
Robert Henry Arnsby circa 1930
Nell, Sgt Ted Arnsby, Step Mother Caroline 'Grace' (Mullen), Sgt Robert Henry Arnsby
Drum Major Robert Henry Arnsby circa 1930
       

January 23, 1914
The Letter

From Edmund Arnsby, (Robert's father), to the Officer Commanding of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards asking for authorization for his son, Robert Henry, be enlisted into the Irish Guards.
Robert Henry was age 14 years 6 months.
Circa 1930

Circa 1930

Left to Right:
Cousin, Nell
'Ted' Albert Edward Arnsby
Step Mother, Caroline 'Grace' (Mullen) Arnsby
Robert Henry Arnsby
Circa 1930
Drum Major Robert Henry Arnsby
       
'Ned' Arnsby with son Drum Major Robert Henry Arnsby, Step Mother Caroline 'Grace' (Mullen), 'Ted' Arnsby, a family friend
Drum Major Robert Henry Arnsby
    

Circa 1930

Left to Right:
'Ned' Edmund Arnsby
Son, Drum Major Robert Henry Arnsby
2nd wife, Caroline 'Grace' (Mullen) Arnsby
Son, 'Ted' Albert Edward Arnsby
A Family Friend
Drum Major Robert Henry Arnsby
    
Drum Major Robert Henry Arnsby - Military Record
       
Description on Enlistment
Military History Sheet (1)
Military History Sheet (2)
Statement of Services (1)

Description on Enlistment

Age, Height, Weight, Eye and Hair Color...

Military History Sheet (1)

Service home and abroad, including Turkey, Gibraltar, Constantinople. Listing of Medals:

British War Medal,Allied Victory Medal,Long Service and GoodConduct Medal (with gratuity)

Jubilee Medal
Military History Sheet (2)
Statement of Services (1)
Promotions and Military Conduct
       
Statement of Services (2)
Long Service
Casualty Form - Active Service
Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity
Statement of Services (2)
Long Service
Casualty Form
Active Service
Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity
 

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