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We remember William George Freemantle
We remember William George Freemantle
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1909
education
Musketry
Hythe School of Musketry
Hythe, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8509731
1909
1911
employment
Chemical Analyst
Manchester Corporation Sewerage Department
Davyhulme, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8509777
1911
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8509777
August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
East Lancashire Territorial Division
Source:8509731
April 1915 - 4th June 1915
education
Chemistry, Photography
Victoria College, Manchester University
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8509731
education
Chemistry
London University
London
United Kingdom
Source:8509731
education
General Education
Sidcot School,
Winscombe, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8509731
education
Officer Training Corps
Victoria College, Manchester University
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8509731
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
7th battalion manchest Battalion
Source:1257215
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
Source:7374036
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:7374036
Source:8509731
4th June 1915
burial
Cape Helles, Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8509731
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Freemantle |
| Source | 1257215 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 7th battalion manchest Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | East Lancashire Territorial Division | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Freemantle | mother | ||
| William Freemantle | father |
Media
Media
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Lieutenant William George FreemantleThe Bond of Sacrifice Detail for Lieutenant Freemantle of the 7th Battalion Manchester Regiment who fell at Gallipoli on 4th June 1915. We will remember.
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Manchester University War MemorialLieutenant William George Freemantle is commemorated on this Memorial which is situated in the quadrangle of the John Owens Building. He is also commemorated on Newbury War Memorial.Contributed by:
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Helles Memorial to the Missing at GallipoliLieutenant William George Freemantle is commemorated on this memorial. We will remember.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War MemorialMore about Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester University and the War | Anne1202 | |
| Chairs that Stand Empty | James126456 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant William George Freemantle | Anne1202 | |
| Manchester University War Memorial | Anne1202 | |
| Helles Memorial to the Missing at Gallipoli | Anne1202 | |
| William Freemantle | James126456 |
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