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1886 Jan 10. Born Lancashire.
1891 census . It is difficult to be certain, but this appears to be our man at Oak Villa, Park Road, Eccleston, St Helens
1901 census at 148, Duke Street, Southport (the father and mother are still there in 1911 census)
1911 census at Snedale Morker Ripon as a "farm pupil"
He enlists in Brands Free State Rifles, a South African unit, which implies he was in South Africa when he enlisted
1916 Sep 2. RFA. West Lancashire Divisional Ammunition Column. — Cadet Arthur Anderton to be 2nd Lt. (on prob.).
1916 Nov 27. RFA. The undermentioned to be acting Majors whilst comdg. Batts.: Lt. (acting Capt.) A. Anderton, M.C.
1916 Feb 26. RFA. To be temp Capt. 2nd Lt. (temp. Lt.) A. Anderton.
1917 Jul/Sep in Ormskirk Artheur Anderton marries Helen Johnson
1918 Sep 16. MC citation. Lt. Arthur Anderton, R.F.A. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was left behind in charge of the ammunition dump when the section evacuated its lines. All the morning the area was subjected to intense bombardment, and at mid-day the dump was set on fire. He immediately set to work and got it extinguished. Half-an-hour later it was again set on fire, and he was blown into a ditch by a shell explosion. In spite of his efforts the fire got such a hold that the dump finally blew up.
1920 Jun 25. The undermentioned temp, appts. are made: — Special Appt., Cl. II. — Lt. A. Anderton, M.C., R.H. and R.F.A., T.F.
1920 Nov 20 . The undermentioned relinquish their temp, appts.: — Spec. Appts., Cl. II.—Lt. A. Anderton, M.C., R.H. & R.F.A., T.F. Anderton, Colley and Carter all jooin the ADRIC
1920 Dec 1. Lt. A. Anderton, M.C., resigns his commission, and retains the rank of Lt
1920 Nov 29. Joined ADRIC with service no 1112
1920 Dec 11. In K Company when the burning of Cork and the grenade attack on K Coy tender took place at Dillons Cross He was wounded. Admitted to hospital. Got £350 compensation
1921 Apr . On medical leave till this date.
1921 Mar 26 Posted to Depot
1921 Apr 2. Posted to I Coy
1921 Aug 9. Re-engaged
1922 Jan 18 Discharged at demobilisation of ADRIC
1928 J 77/2572/1 Helen Anderton sues Arthur Anderton for divorce
1939 Register. Living at 6 Troy Road , Croydon C.B., Surrey. He is a clerical officer, customs and excise
1973 Apr/Jun Died Shardlow (correct dob to the day) This district is mainly in Derbyshire