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We remember Francis Henry Ball
We remember Francis Henry Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Charles Ball
Source:9274451
1890
1892
1894
sibling
Alfred Job Ball
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1894
1898
sibling
Frederick Ball
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1898
1901
dates
Age 9
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1901
1901
location
Ridgehill Street, Ridgehill, Winford, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9274451
1901
service
British Army
Private
1860
Royal Gloucestershire Hussars
Source:156303
service
British Army
Private
1860
Corps of Hussars
Source:156303
1915
death
Unknown
Missing in action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:9325826
21st August 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
Special Memotial A. 12
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Henry |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 9274448 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgehill Street, Ridgehill, Winford, Somerset | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1860 | Royal Gloucestershire Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 1860 | Corps of Hussars | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ball | mother | ||
| Job Ball | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Job Ball | brother | 1894 | |
| Charles Ball | brother | 1890 | |
| Frederick Ball | brother | 1898 |
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rememberance book Gloucester CathedralRememberance book inside Gloucester Cathedral
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Henbury War MemorialWorld War One Memorial in churchyard of St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Henbury. Name of Francis Ball inscribed under Northwick sectionContributed by:
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Henbury War MemorialName of Francis Ball inscribed on Henbury War Memorial with others from Northwick HamletContributed by:
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Missing in Gallipoli: Francis Henry BallNotice in Henbury Parish Magazine War Diary, December 1915Contributed by:
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Remains of Northwick ChurchMemorial to Francis and Alfred Ball in the churchyard of Northwick Church. The church tower is all that remains of the church.Contributed by:
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Northwick Churchyard MemorialMemorial in Northwick Churchyard to brothers Francis and Alfred Ball: Francis H. Ball, Royal Gloucester Hussars, who fell in Gallipoli, August 21st 1915, aged 23 years. Alfred J. Ball, 8th Gloucestershire Regiment, who fell in France, June 14th, aged 23 years. "Forever with the Lord"
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Henbury Servicemen WW1 (updated)More about Henbury Servicemen WW1 (updated)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jan133543 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jan133543 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jan133543 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jan133543 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Henbury and the War" | Jan133543 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| rememberance book Gloucester Cathedral | Graham138028 | |
| Henbury War Memorial | Jan133543 | |
| Henbury War Memorial | Jan133543 | |
| Missing in Gallipoli: Francis Henry Ball | Jan133543 | |
| Remains of Northwick Church | Jan133543 | |
| Northwick Churchyard Memorial | Jan133543 |
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