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240249 L/Cpl. Arthur George Stiff British Army 13th Battalion Essex Regiment from:Walthamstow (d.9th July 1918) Arthur Stiff was born at Capel St. Mary, Suffolk, 3rd child of Harry and Alice Stiff, one of nine. He left home for Walthamstow 1901 and worked as a flooring paviour. Arthur married in 1897, Jane Agnes Gilson and had two children, Alice and William, 1909, 1911. Arthur joined thee 13th Battalion, Essex Regiment and arrived France on the 17th of November 1915. He became an Acting Corporal in 13th Battalion, and transferred to the 11th Battalion later in the war as Lance Corporal. Arthur is remembered with honour after his death 9th of July 1918. at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinge, Ypres. Awarded the 1915 Star, British War and Victory medals. His widow lived at 6 Albtion Road, Wood Street, Walthamstow, London. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**