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We remember Francis Balfe
We remember Francis Balfe
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
employment
Cellarman at Public House
United Kingdom
Source:7621393
1911
1911
location
9 Tyndall Street, Hyde Road, Ardwick, Manchester
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7621393
1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
6458
Manchester Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:7002835
6th July 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:154298
6th July 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7002835
6th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
6458
Manchester Regiment
Source:154298
service
British Army
Private
6458
Manchester Regiment
16th manchest Battalion
Source:154298
1916
death
Died of wounds
Abbeville
France
Source:7002835
6th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
IV.F.14
Source:7002835
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Balfe |
| Source | 154298 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Tyndall Street, Hyde Road, Ardwick, Manchester | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6458 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6458 | Manchester Regiment | 16th manchest Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6458 | Manchester Regiment | 16th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Edward Balfe | father |
Media
Media
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Clayton War MemorialFrancis Balfe's name appears on this memorial in Clayton, Manchester
Contributed by:
Leslie721
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Leslie721 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton War Memorial | Leslie721 |
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