Pte · 1 The Buffs // 763 Area Employment Company, Labour Corps
Arthur Pettifer
† 16/06/1954 · aged 80 · Ashes in the undercroft of All Hallows-by-the-Tower, London
Personal data
Name
Pettifer
Initials
A.
Christian name
Arthur
Date and place of birth
31 Hewlett Road, Old Ford; 17.10.1874
Address
12 Ravenscroft Road, Bethnal Green // 8 Strode Road, South Tottenham (1923)
Profession
Traveller
Family
Married to Susan (25 Sept. 1904); two sons: Arthur Edmund & William George
Extra information
Information
Joined the army aged 14 (21.12.1888, Dover). As a Band Boy, he was posted to the Regimental Band of the East Kent Regiment (The Buffs). Prior to WW I, he served in India (1897-1901) and Burma (1901). Entered France on 09.11.1914.
Information 2
When Tubby became vicar of All Hallows-by-the-Tower, London, 1922, Pettifer became 'jack-of-all-trades' until 1951.
Information 3
From 1922 he paraded the Prince of Wales's Silver Lamp at the annual Toc H Birthday Festival. Appointed a Vice-President of Toc H in 1924.
Military data
Service number
239 // 378581
Rank
Pte
Regiment / Unit
1 The Buffs // 763 Area Employment Company, Labour Corps
Date of death
Age
80
Cemetery / Memorial
Ashes in the undercroft of All Hallows-by-the-Tower, London
Other information
Information
Batman to Tubby, aka 'The General' or 'Gen', from Nov. 1915. Remained at Talbot House until the Armistice, apart from a few weeks in the autumn of 1917. His personal care of Tubby, in sickness and in health, contributed greatly to the Padre's ability to continue running the House throughout the war.
Information 2
M.M., awarded following a rescue operation when Cyril's restaurant, opposite Talbot House, was shelled (23.03.1918).
Information 3
Very likeable character. Down to earth. Made friends with everyone. Played practical jokes.
Information 4
The room where he used to sleep during the war was named after him, i.e. Pettifer's Den
