18418 Private Arthur Graham
7th Battalion Border Regiment
13th December 1915
Born on 02/01/1886 in Stanley, Durham. He was baptised on 17/02/1886. His parents were Joseph Graham (1854-1914) and Elizabeth Ann Griffin (1854-1908).
Arthur had 2 brothers, George William( born in 1879) and Joseph (born in 1883). He also had 2 sisters,
Susannah (born in 1890) and Isabella (14/04/1893-1969).
In the 1891 census, the family were recorded as living in Front Street, Tanfield, Durham. Joseph snr. was employed as a colliery banksman.
The 1901 census, showed that the family had moved to 19 John Street, Stanley, Durham. Arthur was now working as a
gas fitters apprentice, while his father was still employed in the same job.
By the time of the 1911 census, Arthur had left home and was boarding at 7 Lucy Street, Stanley, Durham and was now
employed as a plumber journeyman.
Arthur enlisted in Newburn, Northumberland and was sent to France on 24/07/1915.
He was killed in action on 13/12/1915.
The Newcastle Daily Journal, Wednesday, January 5, 1916
Roll of Honour
Graham. – Killed in action in France, on Dec 13th, aged 29 years, Arthur Graham, of the 7th Border Regiment,
son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Graham, of West Stanley.
Ever remembered by aunt and uncle, T. and S. Robinson, Burnopfield.
Arthur was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, the 1914-1918 British War and Allied Victory medals.