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Arthur Clarke Walker b1916

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Angela

Angela Report 22 Apr 2008 16:59

A C Walker, (my late father) born Blockley 1916.Married Lucy Freda Coates, during WW2. in Chalford church. Gloucestershire.
Stationed in Egypt in the war.
There was family falling out, and I know very little about this side of my family. There was a half sister who died in her 30s.
If this rings a bell with anyone...please contact me. I'm trying to fill in blanks in my history!

Thanks!

David

David Report 22 Apr 2008 17:33

Births Mar 1916 Shipston 6d 1497

Walker Arthur C mmn Clarke

Angela

Angela Report 23 Apr 2008 11:39

Thank you David.
I didn't know "Shipston". He was born Feb, so that tallies with the registration the following month.
Thanks

I don't suppose anyone knows his father's name? Dad didn't talk about his family...

Sam

Sam Report 23 Apr 2008 11:48

Shipston upon Stour registration district is in Warwickshire, it did cover Blockley.

To find the name of your grandfather you will have to buy a copy of either your fathers marriage certificate or his birth certificate.

Sam x

Angela

Angela Report 23 Apr 2008 11:53

Thanks Sam!
Learning all the time!

Julcoe

Julcoe Report 23 Apr 2008 12:14

If you get their marriage certificate it should have their fathers names. then you can confirm his birth certificate

MARRIAGE :-
Arthur C Walker to Lucy F Coates
YEAR : 1939
QUARTER : Oct-Nov-Dec
DISTRICT : Stroud
Vol : 6a
Page : 1751

Angela

Angela Report 23 Apr 2008 13:24

Thanks, Julie!
I wasn't sure of the year of marriage...except that it was during the war as there is an "air raid shelter" sign on the church.

It's great how people are so helpful!
Thanks again

James

James Report 30 May 2008 11:47

Hi Anji,

Do you have a photo of him? Regards Sue.