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We remember Frank Friend
We remember Frank Friend
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Ellen Naomi Friend
Source:9589768
1872
1875
sibling
James Walter Friend
Source:9589792
1875
1885
sibling
George Friend
Source:9589768
1885
1888
sibling
Harriet Friend
Source:9589768
1888
1891
1892
sibling
Marion Friend
Source:9589768
1892
1894
sibling
Edith Friend
Source:9589768
1894
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9589768
31st March 1901
1901
location
Fore Street Framlingham Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589768
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Egg Tester
The Co-Operative Society Limited
India
Source:9589792
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Fore Street Framlingham Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589792
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Alice Self
Source:9589493
9th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9589493
20th November 1915
1915
employment
Egg Tester
United Kingdom
Source:9589493
20th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Framlingham
United Kingdom
Source:9589493
20th November 1915
1915
location
Fore Street Framlingham Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589493
20th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
24498
Suffolk Regiment
Source:9589493
30th November 1915 - 16th April 1916
1916
children
James Friend
Source:9589493
18th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6869
Essex Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9589493
17th April 1916 - 28th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
9447
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9589493
28th August 1916 - 17th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
203188
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9589493
4th August 1917 - 12th October 1918
1918
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:9589493
18th June 1918 - 3rd August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to chest
Hospital/Institution
Source:9589493
1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9589493
1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
203188
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9589493
13th October 1918
1919
children
Robert Friend
Source:9589720
16th August 1919
1930
children
Nora E Friend
Source:9589720
4th March 1930
1939
employment
Egg Collector
United Kingdom
Source:9589720
29th September 1939
1939
location
Brooksley Cottage Low Street Blyth RD Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9589720
29th September 1939
1968
dates
Age 77
Source:9625251
1968
service
British Army
Corporal
9447
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1262413
1968
death
Blyth Registration District Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9625251
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Friend |
| Source | 1262413 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksley Cottage Low Street Blyth RD Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Fore Street Framlingham Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Fore Street Framlingham Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Fore Street Framlingham Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th November 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9447 | Durham Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 203188 | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 24498 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6869 | Essex Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9447 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 203188 | Durham Light Infantry | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Friend | son | 18th February 1916 | |
| Robert Friend | son | 16th August 1919 | |
| Nora E Friend | daughter | 4th March 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Waller | mother | ||
| James Friend | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Naomi Friend | sister | 1872 | |
| George Friend | brother | 1885 | |
| Harriet Friend | sister | 1888 | |
| Marion Friend | sister | 1892 | |
| Edith Friend | sister | 1894 | |
| James Walter Friend | brother | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Self | wife | 9th September 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-20 | 5'7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Military Service Record | Hazel9140 | |
| 1939 Register | Hazel9140 | |
| 1901 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| 1911 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| Free BMD Search | Hazel9140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy | Hazel9140 |
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