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We remember Frederick Robert Back
We remember Frederick Robert Back
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Albert Back
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1874
1877
sibling
Kate Back
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1877
1878
sibling
Fanny Back
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1878
1880
sibling
George Back
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1880
1882
sibling
Maud Back
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1882
1884
sibling
Emma Back
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1884
1888
1891
location
Back Street, Hethersett, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891
1897
sibling
Charles Back
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1897
1898
sibling
Mabel Back
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1898
1901
location
22 Poringland Upgate, Poringland, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1909
marriage
Alice Mary Swatman
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25th November 1909
1910
children
Irene Alice Mabel Back
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November 1910
1911
employment
painter
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
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1911
1911
location
10 Waddington Street, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9215978
1911
1914
employment
painter
No
United Kingdom
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1914
1914
location
174 Ames Street, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
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1914
1915
children
Frederick Joseph Back
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1915
1918
location
23 Greyhound Opening, Midland Street, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9215977
3rd May 1918
service
British Army
Private
12663
Army Cyclists Corps
Source:116729
1918
death
War Related Sickness
He died from pneumonia. In telegrams sent to London there is a mention of gas so he may have become ill with a chest infection as a result of being gassed.
28th General Hospital, Salonika
Greece
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26th October 1918
burial
Thessalonika
Greece
Source:9215977
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Waddington Street, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 174 Ames Street, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| 22 Poringland Upgate, Poringland, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 23 Greyhound Opening, Midland Street, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd May 1918 | |
| Back Street, Hethersett, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12663 | Army Cyclists Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Alice Mabel Back | daughter | November 1910 | |
| Frederick Joseph Back | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Back | mother | ||
| John Back | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Back | brother | 1874 | |
| Kate Back | sister | 1877 | |
| Fanny Back | sister | 1878 | |
| George Back | brother | 1880 | |
| Maud Back | sister | 1882 | |
| Emma Back | sister | 1884 | |
| Charles Back | brother | 1897 | |
| Mabel Back | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mary Swatman | wife | 25th November 1909 |
Media
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General view of area near Macedonian BorderThis photograph shows the kind of terrain in which the soldiers were fighting
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Grave of Frederick BackThis photograph shows the grave of Frederick Robert Back in Northern GreeceContributed by:
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Mikra British Cemetery, KalamariaThe cemetery near Thessaloniki where Robert Back is buriedContributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| General view of area near Macedonian Border | Janice131533 | |
| Grave of Frederick Back | Janice131533 | |
| Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria | Janice131533 | |
| Entrance to Mikra Cemetery | Janice131533 |
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