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We remember Frank Ernest Finch
We remember Frank Ernest Finch
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1897
sibling
John Richard Finch
Source:5508204
3rd September 1897
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:5505964
14th February 1916
1916
employment
General Carman
Mile End, London E
United Kingdom
Source:5505964
14th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Stepney, London E
United Kingdom
Source:5505964
14th February 1916
1916
location
38 Devonshire Street, Mile End, [London] E
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5505964
14th February 1916
1916
location
38 Devonshire Street, Mile End, [London] E
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5505964
14th February 1916 - 31st January 1919
1916
service
British Army
Private
159678
Army Reserve
Source:5505964
15th February 1916
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
No.1 Depot, Rugeley
Source:5505964
4th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
1st Siege Reinf. Depot, Bexhill
Source:5505964
October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
15th Reserve Battery (posted to B.E.F.)
Source:5505964
2nd December 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5505964
2nd December 1917 - 12th September 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted Hospital, sick
Hospital/Institution
Source:5505964
18th December 1917
1918
events
Certified no entry
Military Discipline
In the Field
France
Source:5505964
20th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
12 3 Siege
Source:5505964
3rd March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Contusion L. Hand - ascribable
Hospital/Institution
Source:5505964
13th September 1918 - 8th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
Clearing Office
Source:5505964
13th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Contusion L. Hand - ascribable
Hospital/Institution
Source:5505964
15th October 1918 - 8th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
R.A.C.D. (Royal Artillery Clearing Depot), Ripon
Source:5505964
15th October 1918
1918
events
Overstaying sick leave
Military Discipline
Ripon
United Kingdom
Source:5505964
17th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
4/1 S.A.R.B. (Siege Artillery Reserve Brigade), Shoreham-by-Sea
Source:5505964
18th November 1918
1918
events
Overstaying sick leave
Military Discipline
Shoreham
United Kingdom
Source:5505964
19th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:5505964
31st January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5505964
8th February 1919
1951
dates
Age 55
Source:5508138
15th July 1951
service
British Army
Gunner
159678
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1237625
1951
death
Not War Related
Natural death from cancer in hospital, unrelated to any war.
Bethnal Green, London E
United Kingdom
Source:5508138
15th July 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Ernest |
| Initials | FE |
| Last Name | Finch |
| Source | 5505964 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Devonshire Street, Mile End, [London] E | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th February 1916 | |
| 38 Devonshire Street, Mile End, [London] E | United Kingdom | their own address | 14th February 1916 - 31st January 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 159678 | Army Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1st Siege Reinf. Depot, Bexhill | Gunner | |
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Clearing Office | Gunner | |
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 12 3 Siege | Gunner | |
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No.1 Depot, Rugeley | Gunner | |
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 15th Reserve Battery (posted to B.E.F.) | Gunner | |
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | R.A.C.D. (Royal Artillery Clearing Depot), Ripon | Gunner | |
| British Army | 159678 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 4/1 S.A.R.B. (Siege Artillery Reserve Brigade), Shoreham-by-Sea | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Anne Finch nee York | mother | ||
| George William Finch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Richard Finch | brother | 3rd September 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-14 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records - Frank Ernest Finch | Colin6854 | |
| Link to Brother's (Rifleman John Richard Finch) Life Story | Colin6854 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gunner Frank Ernest Finch - January 1919 | Colin6854 | |
| Gunner FE Finch's Dog Tag | Colin6854 |
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