Pte · 1 The Buffs // 763 Area Employment Company, Labour Corps
Arthur Pettifer
† 16/06/1954 · 80 jaar · Ashes in the undercroft of All Hallows-by-the-Tower, London
Persoonlijke gegevens
Naam
Pettifer
Initialen
A.
Voornaam
Arthur
Geboortedatum en -plaats
31 Hewlett Road, Old Ford; 17.10.1874
Adres
12 Ravenscroft Road, Bethnal Green // 8 Strode Road, South Tottenham (1923)
Beroep
Traveller
Familie
Married to Susan (25 Sept. 1904); two sons: Arthur Edmund & William George
Extra informatie
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.
Militaire gegevens
Identificatienummer
239 // 378581
Rang
Pte
Regiment / Eenheid
1 The Buffs // 763 Area Employment Company, Labour Corps
Sterfdatum
Leeftijd
80
Begraafplaats / Gedenkteken
Ashes in the undercroft of All Hallows-by-the-Tower, London
Andere informatie
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
