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Record #15838
Name :
: Arthur Wisdom IRVINE (1898 - 1918)
  aka : Arthur Wisdon Ervine


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 21 Mar 1898

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 15 Nov 1918   Notes : Shrapnel Wounds Received in Battle
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Devon, Bideford
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 19 Oct 1909
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Sicilian

Placement Family
: Scharf
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesA birth registration was found for Arthur Wisdom Irvine: Date: Jun 1898; District: Bideford; County: Devon; Volume: 5b; Page: 463.

In 1909, Arthur Ervine, 11, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 161 Barnardo children en route to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

On August 19, 1916, at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Arthur Wisdon Ervine, 18, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided at Rural Route No. 2, Stittsville, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in Bideford, England; that his next of kin was his guardian, Dr. Barnard's [sic] home, 50-52 Peter's St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada; that his date of birth was March 21, 1898; that he was a farmer; and that he was not married. He was described as 5 foot 2-1/2 inches in height; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair. He was a member of the Church of England.

The Toronto Star
Monday, November 4, 1918

BARNARDO BOY WOUNDED

Pte. Arthur E. Ervine Hurt Second Time--Won Medal for Good Conduct

Word has been received at Dr. Barnardo's Home, 50 Peter street, that Pte. Arthur W. Ervine has been been wounded in the right arm by shrapnel. He enlisted with the 207th Battalion on October 28, 1917. On arriving in England he was transferred to the Canadian Infantry Battalion. Pte. Ervine is 20 years of age. He also won Dr. Barnardo's medal for good conduct. In August, 1918, he was wounded in the back by gunshot. Prior to enlisting he was employed by William Scharf, of South Marsh, Ont.

Toronto Star
November 21, 1918

Pte. A. W. Ervine Dead

Pte. A. W. Ervine, who was recently reported wounded, has since succumbed to his injuries. He was 20 years of age, and prior to enlisting was employed by William Scharf, of South Marsh, Ont. He was a former Barnardo boy, and was a winner of Dr. Barnardo's good conduct medal.

He is buried at Manchester Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Grave Reference: S. 124. 
ContributorsCreated : 2012-01-05 14:37:32 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-01-05 14:52:01 /

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3003 AARON, John Richard1895ENG, LAN, West Derby, Liverpool Mar 1911 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
3131 ACKERS, Victor Roy1904ENG, DEV, Plymouth Sep 1915 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
3159 ADAIR, Henry Bower1895SCT,    , Dumfries Apr 1906 : Sicilian CAN Quarriers  
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23724 ADAMS, Lizzie1898ENG,     Jul 1909 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
17045 ADAMS, Mary 1896ENG,     Oct 1910 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
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6256 ADDIS, Herbert1897WAL, MON, Newport Jul 1909 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
12583 AIRY, Frederick1900ENG,     Mar 1911 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
4595 AITCHESON, Edith1906ENG,     Mar 1920 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
3156 AITON, William Lyle1888SCT, LKS, Glasgow Apr 1907 : Sicilian CAN Quarriers  
19366 AKEHURST, Wilfred John Kelly1896ENG, SRY, Chertsey Sep 1912 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
23738 ALBURN, Doris1903ENG,     Sep 1915 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
9622 ALDERSON, John Robert1899ENG,     Oct 1910 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
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9626 ALDERTON, Walter Isaac1904ENG, SFK, Thingoe Mar 1911 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
8813 ALDERTON, William1900ENG, SFK, Thingoe Mar 1911 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
16550 ALDRIDGE, Ada Florence1900ENG, LND, Clapham Jul 1911 : Sicilian  Barnardos Niksmum  
6358 ALEXANDER, William1893SCT,     Apr 1906 : Sicilian CAN Quarriers  
12600 ALFORD, Stephen1900ENG,     Mar 1911 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
23226 ALLAN, Jane1891SCT,    , Larbert Jun 1907 : Sicilian CAN Quarriers  
23225 ALLAN, Joan1895SCT,    , Larbert Jun 1907 : Sicilian CAN Quarriers  
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26755 ALLEN, Herbert1899 Oct 1910 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
23047 ALLEN, Lily1897ENG,     Oct 1910 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
23762 ALLMARK, Florence1901ENG,     Oct 1910 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
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