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We remember Frank Nicholas Watson French
We remember Frank Nicholas Watson French
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
John E French
Source:8589000
1889
1892
sibling
Arthur E French
Source:8589000
1892
1893
1899
sibling
Florence H French
Source:8589000
1899
1900
sibling
Kate E French
Source:8589000
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8589000
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 Belfort Place, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8589000
31st March 1901
1908
enlistment
Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8589006
5th May 1908
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8588999
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Soldier
British Army
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8588999
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Trumpeter
Royal Garrison Artillery
23rd Signals Company
Source:8588999
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Fort Grange Barracks, Wickham, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8588999
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1258979
25th September 1914
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
311998
Royal Engineers
X Corps. Signal Company
Source:8589006
28th July 1917
1918
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:9003856
2nd December 1918
1933
discharge
Source:8589003
1st January 1933
1938
marriage
Marjorie L Roberts
Source:8588997
1938
1939
employment
Commissionaire (note in margin - Army Pensioner)
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9058874
29th September 1939
1939
location
Royal Infirmary, New North Rd. Huddersfield, W.Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9058874
29th September 1939
1968
dates
Age 75
Source:8588996
1968
service
British Army
Gunner
28731
5th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1258979
1968
death
Huddersfield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8588996
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Nicholas Watson |
| Initials | FNW |
| Last Name | French |
| Source | 8588999 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Belfort Place, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Fort Grange Barracks, Wickham, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Royal Infirmary, New North Rd. Huddersfield, W.Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28731 | 5th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 311998 | Royal Engineers | X Corps. Signal Company | Corporal | |
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | 23rd Signals Company | Trumpeter |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Annie French | mother | ||
| John Jacob French | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E French | brother | 1889 | |
| Arthur E French | brother | 1892 | |
| Florence H French | sister | 1899 | |
| Kate E French | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie L Roberts | wife | 1938 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Royal Artillery attestations 1883-1942 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Edinburgh Gazette published 02 Dec 1918 Issue 13360 | Susan31491 | |
| Norfolk Baptisms Register and Transcription. | Susan31491 | |
| 1939 Register. | Susan31491 |
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