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We remember Frank Leopold De Gruchy
We remember Frank Leopold De Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Alberic John De Gruchy
Source:8765347
1878
1880
sibling
Nelly Violet De Gruchy
Source:8765347
1880
1882
1895
sibling
Ethne Lily De Gruchy
Source:8765347
1895
1898
sibling
John Friend De Gruchy
Source:8765347
1898
1899
sibling
Hilderic Robin De Gruchy
Source:8765347
1899
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:8765347
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Photographer
Not known
Hastings, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8765347
31st March 1901
1901
location
22 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8765347
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8765348
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Photographics Manager
Not known
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8765348
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Martyrs Fields, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8765348
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:8764831
10th November 1915
1915
employment
Photographer and X-ray Assistant
M A Lander at Medical Hall Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8764831
10th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8764831
10th November 1915
1915
location
8 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8764831
10th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
10300
Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment
28th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8764831
24th March 1916 - 1st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
10300
Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment
22nd (Service) Battalion (Kensington)
Source:8764831
2nd August 1916 - 13th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8764831
2nd August 1916 - 5th January 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
10300
Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment
9th (Service) Battalion
Source:8764831
14th August 1916 - 8th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Nephritis [inflammation of the kidneys] originally diagnosed 14 Dec 1916 whilst on active service in France. Caused by exposure in the trenches.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8765350
6th January 1917 - 8th June 1917
1917
dates
Age 35
Source:8764831
8th June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8764831
8th June 1917
1927
marriage
Edith May De Gruchy nee Caesar
Source:8765352
1927
1927
dates
Age 45
Source:8765352
June 1927
1964
death
Not War Related
Frank Leopold de Gruchy died some 46 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 81.
Canterbury Registration District, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8765355
1964
1964
dates
Age 81
Source:8765355
March 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Leopold |
| Initials | FL |
| Last Name | De Gruchy |
| Source | 8764831 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th November 1915 | |
| 8 Martyrs Fields, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10300 | Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment | 28th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10300 | Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment | 22nd (Service) Battalion (Kensington) | Private | |
| British Army | 10300 | Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment | 9th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily De Gruchy nee Friend | mother | ||
| John De Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberic John De Gruchy | brother | 1878 | |
| Nelly Violet De Gruchy | sister | 1880 | |
| Ethne Lily De Gruchy | sister | 1895 | |
| John Friend De Gruchy | brother | 1898 | |
| Hilderic Robin De Gruchy | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith May De Gruchy nee Caesar | wife | 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-10 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 32031 John Friend de Gruchy of the Bedfordshire Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Recorded in Canterbury in June 1927 | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Recorded in Canterbury in March 1964 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge of the Royal Fusiliers Regiment | Keith22624 |
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