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We remember Frank Hay Gillingham
We remember Frank Hay Gillingham
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
John R Gillingham
Source:8919922
1874
1875
1878
sibling
Arthur H Gillingham
Source:8919922
1878
1880
sibling
Enid Frances Gillingham
Source:8919922
1880
1891
location
Lordship Lane, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8919922
1891
1899
employment
Curate, Leyton
Church of England
Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
1899 - 1905
1901
location
Dawlish Road, Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8919923
1901
1903
employment
First Class Cricketer
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8919971
1903 - 1928
1905
commission
Regular
Source:8919960
13th January 1905
1905
employment
Chaplain to the Forces
British Army
Tidworth
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
13th January 1905 - 1907
1905
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8919960
13th January 1905
1905
service
British Army
Chaplain to the Forces (4th Class)
Royal Army Chaplain's Department
Tidworth Camp
Source:8919960
13th January 1905 - 1907
1907
discharge
Source:8919960
1907
1907
employment
Curate, St James the Less, Bethnal Green
Church of England
Bethnal Green
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
1907 - 1910
1910
employment
Vicar, Holy Trinity Bordesley
Church of England
Bordesley, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
1910 - 1914
1910
marriage
Mary Ryder Matthews
Source:8920190
2nd July 1910 - 17th November 1949
1910
location
Ridley House, Bethnal Green
United Kingdom
Source:8920190
2nd July 1910
1911
location
Holy Trinity Vicarage, Camp Hill, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8919924
1911
1914
children
Peter Llewellyn Gillingham
Source:8919991
1914
1914
employment
Temporary Chaplain to the Forces
British Army
Source:8919947
1914 - 1918
1914
employment
Rector, Bermondsey
Church of England
Bermondsey
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
1914 - 1923
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1349972
29th August 1914 - 1915
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Chaplain to the Forces (4th Class)
Royal Army Chaplain's Department
Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Force)
Source:8919947
9th September 1914
1915
employment
Cripples Pension Society
Public Service
'Chairman'
United Kingdom
Source:8920198
November 1915 - August 1916
1917
children
William Anthony Gillingham
Source:8920190
1917
1918
location
The Rectory, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1349972
2nd February 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8919960
1918
1919
employment
Rural Dean of Bermondsey
Church of England
United Kingdom
Source:8919971
1919 - 1921
1923
employment
Rector, St Margaret, Lee
Church of England
Lee, Southwark
United Kingdom
Source:8919971
1923 - 1940
1923
location
The Glebe Rectory, Blackheath
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
1923
1932
employment
Rural Dean of Lewisham
Church of England
London
United Kingdom
Source:8919971
1932 - 1940
1935
employment
Honourary Canon of Southwark
Church of England
London
United Kingdom
Source:8919971
1935 - 1953
1939
employment
Chaplain to the Royal Household - George VI
Church of England
United Kingdom
Source:8919960
25th July 1939 - 1952
1940
employment
Rector, St Stephen Walbrook with St Benet Sherehog
Church of England
London
United Kingdom
Source:8919971
1940 - 1953
1942
employment
Curate in Charge St. Michael's, Chester Square
Church of England
London
United Kingdom
Source:8919971
1942 - 1952
1950
marriage
Pamela Field Simmons nee Crossley
Source:8919971
21st July 1950 - 1st April 1953
1952
location
35 Melton Court, London SW
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8919971
1952
1952
employment
Chaplain to the Royal Household - Elizabeth II
Church of England
United Kingdom
Source:8919960
5th August 1952 - 1st April 1953
education
Bachelor of the Arts (BA)
University College, Durham University
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
education
Dulwich College
London
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
education
London College of Divinity
London
United Kingdom
Source:8919947
1953
death
Gillingham died suddenly “during a visit to the casino at Monaco”.
Monaco
Source:8919947
Source:8919978
1st April 1953
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:1349972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Hay |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Gillingham |
| Source | 8919923 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Melton Court, London SW | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1952 | |
| Dawlish Road, Leyton, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Holy Trinity Vicarage, Camp Hill, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Lordship Lane, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Ridley House, Bethnal Green | United Kingdom | known 2nd July 1910 | ||
| The Glebe Rectory, Blackheath | United Kingdom | 1923 | ||
| The Rectory, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd February 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplain's Department | Tidworth Camp | Chaplain to the Forces (4th Class) | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplain's Department | Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Force) | Temporary Chaplain to the Forces (4th Class) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Llewellyn Gillingham | son | 1914 | |
| William Anthony Gillingham | son | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gillingham | mother | ||
| John Gillingham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R Gillingham | brother | 1874 | |
| Arthur H Gillingham | brother | 1878 | |
| Enid Frances Gillingham | sister | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Field Simmons nee Crossley | wife | 21st July 1950 | |
| Mary Ryder Matthews | wife | 2nd July 1910 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Crockford's Clerical Directory | M2740 | |
| London Gazette | M2740 | |
| Who's Who | M2740 | |
| The Greatest: Cricketing Clergy | M2740 | |
| Chaplains in World War One | M2740 | |
| Philanthropy and Voluntary Action in the First World War: Mobilizing Charity | M2740 | |
| The Final Over: The Cricketers of Summer 1914 | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Gillingham | M2740 | |
| Cricketing Christianity | M2740 |
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