CAPT A.HINCKLEY
Arthur Hinckley
Born Normanton, Yorkshire 12/11/1886
Son of William George Hinckley & Eleanor Sarah Fox Hinckley (nee Barber)
Graduated with a B.A. & then M.Sc. Masters degree
Pre-war Assistant Master at King Edward VI Grammar School for Boys, Camp Hill, Birmingham
Commissioned Second Lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery 11/12/16
To France 24/1/17
Promoted Captain & served with 83rd Siege Battery, R.G.A.
Note: The 83rd Siege Battery R.G.A. comprised 2 x 12" Rail Howitzers on Railway Mountings - Click here
Awarded the Military Cross (MC LG 3/6/19)
In 1939 he was an Assistant Master at King Edward VI Grammar School for Boys, living at 74 Cape Road, Warwick
A popular & much loved Master, he finally retired in 1952
Died Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands 14/6/77
Buried Brandwood End Cemetery, Birmingham
With copy of his Medal Index Card, Medal Roll & 11 page Digital File of supporting research
Condition: Mounted as worn. Toned NEF
