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We remember Frederick James Finch
We remember Frederick James Finch
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William Henry Finch
Source:7001723
1877
1880
location
Osborn Road, Hounslow Heath
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7001716
1880
1880
1882
sibling
Walter Ernest Finch
Source:7001723
1882
1885
sibling
Sidney Charles Finch
Source:7001723
1885
1887
sibling
Florence Victoria Finch
Source:7001723
1887
1889
sibling
Mary A Finch
Source:7001723
1889
1891
sibling
Albert Joseph Finch
Source:7001723
1891
1893
sibling
Edward John Finch
Source:7001723
1893
1895
sibling
Louisa Melinda Finch
Source:7001723
1895
1898
sibling
Winifred May Finch
Source:7001723
1898
1899
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7001744
19th May 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
L/5521
Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7001744
19th May 1899 - 1914
1902
awards
Queen's South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:1237650
1902
1910
marriage
Emily Remington
Source:7001735
3rd April 1910
1911
children
James Sidney Finch
Source:7001737
1911
1911
employment
Railway Porter
Rochester, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7001737
1911
1911
location
59 Sidney Road, Borstal, Rochester, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7001737
1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1237650
11th September 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:1237650
26th October 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Finch |
| Source | 1237650 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Sidney Road, Borstal, Rochester, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 | |
| Osborn Road, Hounslow Heath | United Kingdom | parents address | 1880 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/5521 | Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queen's South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Sidney Finch | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Cox | mother | ||
| Frederick Finch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Finch | brother | 1877 | |
| Walter Ernest Finch | brother | 1882 | |
| Sidney Charles Finch | brother | 1885 | |
| Florence Victoria Finch | sister | 1887 | |
| Mary A Finch | sister | 1889 | |
| Albert Joseph Finch | brother | 1891 | |
| Edward John Finch | brother | 1893 | |
| Louisa Melinda Finch | sister | 1895 | |
| Winifred May Finch | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Remington | wife | 3rd April 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-05-19 | 5'5" |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kim4334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kim4334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kim4334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kim4334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kim4334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kim4334 |
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