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Record #6232
Name :
: Arthur Edward STRINGER (1896 - 1918)
  aka : Private Stringer, Strange


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1 Jul 1896

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 6 Jun 1918   Notes : Pneumonia - Death Due to Service
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, , London
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada, Winnipeg
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 28 Jul 1900
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

Placement Family
: Elliott
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
: Barnardo Homes

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesThe following records have been discerned for Private Arthur Edward Stringer.

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: STRINGER
Given Name: Arthur
Age: 5
Sex: M
Ship: Tunisian
Year of Arrival: 1900
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1900-07-19
Arrival Port: Quebec
Arrival Date: 1900-07-28
Party: Barnardo Homes
Destination: Toronto, Ontario
Comments: Party of boys
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Reference: RG 76 C1a
Microfilm: T-479
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

1901 Canadian Census records place George and Arthur Stringer in the household of Elisabeth Elliott (70) in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. George is 7 years of age born about 1894, Arthur is 6 years of age born about 1895, both boys claim they were born in England. Their relation to the woman seems to be listed as 'Benado', perhaps meaning they were from Bernardo Homes.

1911 Canadian Census record for Arthur Stringer states he was 'B. H. Boy' in the household of Millie and John Teskey. Arthur is listed as being born in Apr 1896 in England and having immigrated in 1905. Barnardo Home child Saddie Eaton was also in residence.

There are two attestation papers for Arthur Edward Stringer, the second a Draft paper.

Attestation papers were signed 1 Mar 1916 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Arthur Edward Stringer was born 1 Jul 1896 in London, England. He was a farmer in Alameda, Saskatchewan. His Next of Kin was his brother, George Stanley Stringer of Toronto, Ontario. 5' 10 1/2" in height with blonde hair and blue eyes. His religion was listed as Methodist.

Attestation Draft paper signed 18 Jan 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Arthur Edward Stringer was born 1 Jul 1896 in London, England. A Teamster, he lived at 261 Lizzie Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His Next of Kin was friend, Herbert Ball of the same address. Arthur had previously served 12 months with the 152nd Battalion. A written note across the page states 'Struck off Strength Died Winnipeg General Hospital 6/6/18 B0158 of 7/6/18'.

Veteran Death Card states that Arthur Edward Stringer died at the General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba of Pneumonia at midnight on 6 Jun 1918. He is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Plot: Military 0105.

Find A Grave Memorial# 111361061 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-04-01 15:53:33 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-11-15 15:40:31 /

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