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We remember Francis James Hesham
We remember Francis James Hesham
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Mary A Hesham
Source:8614722
1867
1869
sibling
Dora Hesham
Source:8614723
1869
1874
sibling
Thomas Hesham
Source:8614724
1874
1879
1881
location
32 Napier Street, Gorton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614725
1881
1891
employment
Messenger
United Kingdom
Source:8614727
1891
1891
location
Lawrence Street, Gorton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614727
1891
1898
marriage
Jane Charnock
Source:8614728
1898 - 17th November 1915
1900
children
Frances Hesham
Source:8614729
1900
1901
employment
Railway Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:8614730
1901
1901
location
Haddon Street, Gorton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8614730
1901
1911
employment
Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:8614731
1911
1911
location
13 Dagnall Park, South Norwood
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8614731
1911
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8614735
18th November 1914
1914
events
Training
Training
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:8614735
November 1914 - May 1915
1915
dates
Age 36
Source:8614717
17th November 1915
service
British Army
Gunner
53546
Royal Garrison Artillery
21st Siege Battery
Source:8614715
service
British Army
Manchester Regiment
4th Volunteer Battalion
Source:8614735
1915
death
Killed in Action
West Flanders
Belgium
Source:7236335
Source:8614735
17th November 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I. C. 17.
Source:8614717
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Hesham |
| Source | 8614725 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dagnall Park, South Norwood | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| 32 Napier Street, Gorton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Haddon Street, Gorton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Lawrence Street, Gorton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 53546 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 21st Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 4th Volunteer Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Hesham | son | 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hesham | father | ||
| Ann Hesham | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Hesham | sister | 1867 | |
| Dora Hesham | sister | 1869 | |
| Thomas Hesham | brother | 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Charnock | wife | 1898 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Will72649 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon Common FC - Frank Hesham | Will72649 | |
| CWGC | Will72649 | |
| Football And The First World War | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Hesham | Will72649 |
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