His story
Arthur Monks was a private with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps. He worked as a labourer in Liverpool, Lancashire, and was married to Sarah. His father, James Monks, lived in Old Swan, Liverpool.
Arthur was 40 when he died on 2 July 1916. He is buried at Salonika Military.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Labourer
- Residence recorded
- Liverpool
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Son of James Monks, of Old Swan, Liverpool.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- 5821
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 2 July 1916
- Age
- 40
- Place of death
- Salonika
- Recorded cause
- Heart Failure
- Cemetery or memorial
- Salonika Military
- Grave reference
- 186\.
Where he worked
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- John DAVIESAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Arthur Collins EDGECOMBEAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry John GURDAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Hartwell HAZELLAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 90
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Arthur Monks”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/monks-arthur-5821/.
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