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Arthur George BlackfordBirth: 29 Jul 1886, Kew, Surrey
Death: 1945, Lambeth, London TreeRank: Private, 28th Battalion London Regiment (Artists' Rifles)
Service no. 1392
Date of Enlistment: 4 August 1914
Place of Enlistment: Duke's Road, Euston, London
Date of Discharge: 26 September 1914
It appears that Arthur suffered a horrendous accident at Greenford Station whilst on his way home to Ealing on leave. It seems he got out of the train at Greenford and was involved in a collision with another train, resulting in the loss of his right leg. This ended his service after just 54 days and he was approved for a pension despite the injury not being caused whilst on active service.
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Source: Ancestry, Artists Rifles Association
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