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Arthur KERRY, son of William KERRY (c. 1838-c. 1912) and Maria KEMP (c. 1847-c. 1928), was born circa 1870 in Bridgham, Norfolk. He was baptised on 26 June 1870 in Bridgham. Arthur was attested into the military on 3 August 1892 - he stated he had completed training with 3rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, and was willing to join the Royal Artillery, and was pronounced fit for service the same day. He joined 2/1 Depot Division, Royal Artillery, ser. no. 91808. He was transferred on 7 October 1892 to 38th Field Ba􀆩ery, Royal Artillery, driver. He was recommended for discharge on 6 April 1893 due to epilepsy. Arthur finally left the service on 26.04.1893, having served for 267 days. Arthur died circa 1922.

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KERRY, Arthur
Family Historian Individual Narrative Arthur KERRY, son of William KERRY (c. 1838-c. 1912) and Maria KEMP (c. 1847-c. 1928), was born circa 1870 in Bridgham, Norfolk. He was baptised on 26 June 1870 in Bridgham - parents William and Maria. At the time of the 1871 Census, Arthur was living at The Street in North Lopham, Norfolk - 10m, living with parents William (33, agricultural labourer) and Maria (24), brother Frederick G (2) and step-brother William KEMP (3). On 3 Apr 1881, (the 1881 Census), he was living at The Street in North ..... View full FH text (See notes below)
Birth:	1870 : Bridgham, Norfolk : 1879 Q2 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 255
Baptism:	26.06.1870 : Bridgham, Norfolk
1871 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 10m, living with parents William (33, agricultural labourer) and Maria (24), brother Frederick G (2) and step-brother William KEMP (3). (RG10 Piece 1840 Folio 73 Page 20 Schedule 121)
1881 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 10, scholar, living with parents William (43, agricultural labourer) and Maria (34), and siblings William (13, agricultural labourer), Freddy G (12, scholar), Ernest (9, scholar), Rosette (5, scholar), Ellen (3) and Georgianna (5w). (RG11 Piece 1973 Folio 45 Page 3 Schedule 14)
1891 Census:	Diss, Norfolk : 19, no occupation given, boarding in the household of Walter COOK (42, bricklayer's labourer) and his family. (RG12 Piece 1544 Folio 48 Page 11 Schedule 63)
1911 Census:	73 High Park Road, Southport, Lancashire : 41, horseman, boarding in the household of James ASHWORTH (45, pig dealer) and his family. (RG14 PN22915 RD457 SD6 ED49 SN142)
1911 Census:	Lodging House, Albert Hill, Settle, Yorkshire : 52, labourer, living in a bording house run by William SANDERSON (64y 9m, widower, boarding house keeper). (RG15 Piece 20997 Page 3 RD 484 RS 2 ED 9)
Death:	1922 : 1922 Q3 Selby Yorkshire Vol 9C Page 759
Military:	Arthur was attested into the military on 3 August 1892 - he stated he had completed training with 3rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, and was willing to join the Royal Artillery, and was pronounced fit for service the same day. He joined 2/1 Depot Division, Royal Artillery, ser. no. 91808. He was transferred on 7 October 1892 to 38th Field Battery, Royal Artillery, driver. He was recommended for discharge on 6 April 1893 due to epilepsy. Arthur finally left the service on 26.04.1893, having served for 267 days.
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