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We remember Francis Martin Darlow
We remember Francis Martin Darlow
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Joseph Edward Darlow
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1871
1872
sibling
Mary Jane Darlow
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1872
1874
sibling
Rhoda Darlow
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1874
1875
sibling
William Darlow
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1875
1877
sibling
Matthew Darlow
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1877
1881
sibling
Arthur Darlow
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1881
1883
sibling
John Edwin Foster Darlow
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1883
1885
sibling
Ida May Darlow
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1885
1887
sibling
Charles Arnold Darlow
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1887
1888
sibling
Nelly Darlow
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1888
1890
1890
location
14 Florence Street, Darnall, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
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1890
1893
sibling
Phyllis Maud Matilda Darlow
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1893
1901
education
Secondary grammar school education.
The Central School
Leopold Street Sheffield
United Kingdom
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1901 - 1905
1905
employment
Clerk in steelworks
Edgar Allen
Sheffield
United Kingdom
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5th June 1905 - 31st October 1958
1914
enlistment
Sheffield
United Kingdom
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17th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
12/86
7th York and Lancaster Regiment
12th Battalion
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17th September 1914 - November 1919
1915
marriage
Charlotte Evelyn Chambers
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7th April 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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December 1915 - 10th March 1916
1916
children
Marjorie Darlow
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21st February 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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March 1916 - November 1919
1919
commission
Regular
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3rd March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Army reserve Z
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3rd March 1919
1919
discharge
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November 1919
1922
children
Charles Anthony Darlow
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22nd November 1922
1928
location
225 Firth Park Road, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
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1928 - 1933
1933
location
389 Windmill Lane, Firth Park, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
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1933 - 1938
1938
location
60 Backmoor Crescent, Norton, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
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1938 - 1963
hospitalisation
Shrapnel injuries which meant that he walked with a limp for the rest of his life.
Hospital/Institution
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service
British Army
Private
12/86
York and Lancaster Regiment
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location
33 Clematis Road, Shiregreen, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
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location
495 Coleridge Road, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
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1963
death
Not War Related
Sheffield
United Kingdom
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13th April 1963
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Florence Street, Darnall, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | 1890 | |
| 225 Firth Park Road, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | 1928 - 1933 | |
| 33 Clematis Road, Shiregreen, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 389 Windmill Lane, Firth Park, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | 1933 - 1938 | |
| 495 Coleridge Road, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 60 Backmoor Crescent, Norton, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | 1938 - 1963 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12/86 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 12/86 | 7th York and Lancaster Regiment | 12th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | Army reserve Z | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Darlow | daughter | 21st February 1916 | |
| Charles Anthony Darlow | son | 22nd November 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Darlow | mother | ||
| Edward Harvey Darlow | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Edward Darlow | brother | 1871 | |
| Mary Jane Darlow | sister | 1872 | |
| Rhoda Darlow | sister | 1874 | |
| William Darlow | brother | 1875 | |
| Matthew Darlow | brother | 1877 | |
| Arthur Darlow | brother | 1881 | |
| John Edwin Foster Darlow | brother | 1883 | |
| Ida May Darlow | sister | 1885 | |
| Charles Arnold Darlow | brother | 1887 | |
| Nelly Darlow | sister | 1888 | |
| Phyllis Maud Matilda Darlow | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Evelyn Chambers | wife | 7th April 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-17 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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The Sheffield PalsMartin Darlow enlisted along with his friends and fellow workers at the start of the war.Contributed by:
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Wedding DayShortly before the men were sent away for further training, Martin married. On 7th April 1915, two days before his 25th birthday, he married Charlotte Evelyn Chambers (aged 22) at the Parish Church in Darnall, Sheffield. On his marriage certificate Martin was described as a soldier; his home address was 495 Coleridge Rd.Contributed by:
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Christmas card from the front 1917The card sent by men in the 31st Batallion.Contributed by:
Ann25855
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Martin Darlow and daughter c.1917 | Ann25855 | |
| Francis Martin Darlow at home. | Ann25855 | |
| The Sheffield Pals | Ann25855 | |
| Wedding Day | Ann25855 | |
| Christmas card from the front 1917 | Ann25855 |
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