Born: 1923 in Wem.
Son of Ernest Bedford, (1889, Whitchurch), dealer in produce, and Elizabeth Bennion,(1889, Whitchurch).
1934 Kelly’s Directory lists Ernest Bedford as:
Fishmonger, living at 88, High Street, Wem
Strong's Almanacks lists 88, High St., as follows:
1929 - R. Bedford;
1935 - R. Bedford, Fish, Poultry and Greengroceries;
1941 - as above.
1939 Register lists Arthur Bedford as
living with his parents at 88, High Street;
Occupation: Joiner, also listed at that address, is his Brother William, a fishmonger.
His father, Ernest Bedford is now listed a dealer in produce.
Ernest's father, Ben, was born in 1838 and his birthplace was recorded as West Ardsley, East Yorkshire.
He moved to Whitchurch where he was listed as a cattle dealer. His father, James, was recorded as a butcher.

During WWII, Arthur Bedford was a
Fusilier, [7047583], 1st Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers
Died: Wednesday 6 October 1943, aged 20 years.
Casualty List No. 1273: Wounded, 6 October 1943.
Casualty List No. 1281: Died of Wounds.
Cemetery: Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy
[Grave or Reference Panel Number: VIII.D45]
Theatre of War: Italy