| Surname: | Toole |
| Initials: | A J |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/1 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star, clasp (issued 6/30) and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 5/10/1914 to 21/10/14. Killed in Action. AS/MMP/533. He was born in Dundalk, enlisted in Southampton and resided in Clapham Common. He was the holder of the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and served in the South African Campaign with the Queens' Bays. Eldest of 4 brothers who served in the war. Died at Zonnebeke, born Dundalk, enlisted 2/9/14, occupation School Attendance Officer, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. He was the first man to be issued with the P/ number. Info from pension index card: Toole, Arthur James, Address: Mother Charlotte E Toole, 127 Singleton Road, Clapham, Surrey. Also:- SB36D. 11/PP/34744. Man: Toole, Arthur James, MMP, P/1, Sgt, 21/10/14 killed in action. Claimant: Mrs Charlotte E Toole, 127 Sugden Road, Clapham, London SW 11. Mother, age 74 years. Also:- CLAIMANT. MPW5. 11/PP/34744. Toole, Christopher, man's name Toole, Arthur James, P/1, Sgt, MMP, relationship to man Father. Arthur James Toole. Extract from the Birmingham Daily Post 30 November 1914. KILLED - Coole, Sergt. A J, Military Mounted Police. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/112 Page: 235 Feb. 21, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 2 Dragoons. No. 3388. Sgt. Also listed on Medal Roll WO 100/112, page 201, dated 16/8/1902 no clasps given. |
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| Date of Death: | Oct. 21, 1914 |
| Company: | MMP |
| CWGC Link: | 1626711 |
| Cemetery: | YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, BELGIUM 🇧🇪 |
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