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We remember Frank Fenton
We remember Frank Fenton
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:9637774
September 1914
1914
location
79, Moorfields Road, Pendleton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9637774
September 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9637774
8th September 1914
1914
employment
Salesman
Pendleton
Canada
Source:9637774
November 1914
1916
missing
Frank was officially declared as 'killed in action' on 14th November 1917. His official date of death was taken as the date that he had been declared missing.
Source:9637774
23rd July 1916 - 14th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
11539
Manchester Regiment
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service
British Army
Corporal
11539
Manchester Regiment
Source:7353730
1916
death
Killed in Action
Frank was missing presumed killed in action. He was missing from 23rd July 1916 and not officially declared as killed in action until November 1917.
Source:7353730
Source:9637774
23rd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A & 14C
Source:9637922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Fenton |
| Source | 7353730 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79, Moorfields Road, Pendleton | United Kingdom | parents address | known September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11539 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 11539 | Manchester Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avice | mother | ||
| John Fenton | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09 | 7'8" |
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A letter from Frank's FatherPart of a letter from Frank's father to his commanding officers, regarding the fact that he was missing in action. HIs family were not happy that he had been PRESUMED to be dead and requested more definite clarification. His Father died shortly after this letter was written. (Letter from WW1 Service Records on Ancestry.co.uk)Contributed 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 | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Service Records. 1914 - 1920 | Catherine88301 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Memorial Details | Catherine88301 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Fenton's Signature | Catherine88301 | |
| A letter from Frank's Father | Catherine88301 |
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