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We remember Frank Didsbury
We remember Frank Didsbury
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
John William Didsbury
Source:8567107
1891
1893
sibling
Mary Emma
Source:8567110
1893
1896
1896
sibling
Eleanor Didsbury
Source:8567123
1896
1899
sibling
Elizabeth Ellen
Source:8567107
1899
1901
sibling
Samuel Arthur Didsbury
Source:8567118
1901
1901
sibling
Alice Ethel Didsbury
Source:8567117
1901
1901
location
Linenhall Place, Chester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8567107
1901
1907
sibling
Thomas Henthorn
Source:8567110
1907
1910
sibling
Joseph Henthorn
Source:8567110
1910
1911
employment
Taking in
Source:8567110
1911
1911
location
1 Hughes St, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8567110
1911
1915
enlistment
St Helen's, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8567073
15th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
21531
South Lancashire Regiment - Prince of Wales' Volunteers
2nd/5th Bn
Source:8567073
15th March 1915
1915
employment
Miner
Source:8567073
1915
1915
location
37 Highfield Street, St Helen's, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8567073
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8567073
6th November 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gastritis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8567073
18th March 1916 - 22nd March 1916
1917
hospitalisation
GSW R wrist
Hospital/Institution
Source:8567073
14th June 1917 - 20th July 1917
1918
death
Died of wounds
Harelbeke
Belgium
Source:8567079
Source:8567083
11th January 1918
burial
Harelbeke West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
XII. B. 10
Source:8567079
sibling
Robert Henthorn
Source:8567110
sibling
Lily Henthorn
Source:8567110
sibling
Alice Ethel Henthorn
Source:8567110
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Didsbury |
| Source | 8567079 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hughes St, St Helens, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 37 Highfield Street, St Helen's, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| Linenhall Place, Chester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21531 | South Lancashire Regiment - Prince of Wales' Volunteers | 2nd/5th Bn | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Frank Didsbury | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Didsbury | brother | 1891 | |
| Elizabeth Ellen | sister | 1899 | |
| Samuel Arthur Didsbury | brother | 1901 | |
| Alice Ethel Didsbury | sister | 1901 | |
| Thomas Henthorn | brother | 1907 | |
| Joseph Henthorn | brother | 1910 | |
| Mary Emma | sister | 1893 | |
| Robert Henthorn | brother | ||
| Lily Henthorn | sister | ||
| Alice Ethel Henthorn | sister | ||
| Eleanor Didsbury | sister | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Media
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Frank's war gravePhoto of grave in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium, taken by Rudy van Kerckhoven / David Milborrow
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Selena49658
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank's war grave | Selena49658 |
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