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We remember Fred James Ball
We remember Fred James Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
Source:6648583
March 1885
1911
employment
Clay Miner - Pottery Manufacture
Source:6648671
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 St Albans Terrace, Richmond Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6648671
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Platelayer Railway
Mr Young
Branksome, Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Source:6648583
16th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Source:6648583
16th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Cyclist
1063
Hampshire Regiment
9th Cyclist Battalion
Source:6648583
16th November 1914 - 8th February 1915
1914
location
5 Richmond Road, Lower Parkstone, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6648583
16th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Hampshire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:6648583
8th February 1915 - 2nd May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Hampshire Regiment
2/9th Battalion
Source:6648583
2nd May 1915 - 3rd May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
Hampshire Regiment
2/9th Battalion
Source:6648583
3rd May 1915 - 2nd November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
355671
Hampshire Regiment
2/9th Battalion
Source:6648583
3rd November 1915 - 30th November 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Blind left eye. Caused through chill whilst on coast duty.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6648583
2nd February 1917
1917
marriage
Catherine Amelia Robinson
Source:6648676
28th November 1917
1918
children
James William Ball
Source:6648583
8th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
Hampshire Regiment
Depot
Source:6648583
30th November 1918 - 18th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:156335
18th February 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Discharged because no longer physically fit for war service.
Disability: (I) Blind left eye; (II) Injury to right wrist.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6648583
18th February 1919
1922
children
Stanley Gordon Ball
Source:6648682
31st July 1922
children
Unity Ball
Source:6648682
hospitalisation
Injury to right wrist. Caused by accident before joining the Army, but has become worse since joining.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6648583
service
British Army
Serjeant
355671
Hampshire Regiment
Source:156335
service
British Army
Private
4457
Dorset Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:6648583
service
British Army
Private
5421
Dorset Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:6648583
location
High Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6648583
location
The Telephone Exchange, High Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6648676
1946
death
Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6648676
22nd December 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 156335 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Richmond Road, Lower Parkstone, Dorset | United Kingdom | known 16th November 1914 | ||
| 5 St Albans Terrace, Richmond Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| High Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | |||
| The Telephone Exchange, High Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 355671 | Hampshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 2/9th Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 2/9th Battalion | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1063 | Hampshire Regiment | 9th Cyclist Battalion | Cyclist | |
| British Army | 355671 | Hampshire Regiment | 2/9th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 4457 | Dorset Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5421 | Dorset Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | Depot | Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James William Ball | son | 8th May 1918 | |
| Stanley Gordon Ball | son | 31st July 1922 | |
| Unity Ball | daughter |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Amelia Robinson | wife | 28th November 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-14 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Men (and Women) of the Manhood - SelseyMore about Men (and Women) of the Manhood - Selsey
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on Ancestry.co.uk | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for the household where Fred was boarding - on findMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Probate | Yvonne27542 | |
| Article in Selsey Life magazine | Yvonne27542 |
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