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We remember Frank Higginbottom
We remember Frank Higginbottom
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1904
employment
Photographer
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9637227
1904
1904
marriage
Eleanor Margaret Jones
Source:9637227
7th June 1904
1904
location
4 Kinnaird Road, Withington, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9637227
7th June 1904
1905
location
3 Bamford Road, Withington,Didsbury, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9491513
1905 - 1920
1906
children
Frank Higginbottom
Source:9491383
1906
1908
children
Humphrey James Higginbottom
Source:9491383
1908
1914
dates
Age 34
Source:9614353
3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Commercial Traveller
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9614353
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9614353
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
1593
Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force
1/2 East Lancashire Brigade
Source:9614681
3rd September 1914 - 21st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Bombardier
1593
Royal Field Artillery
1/2 E Lancashire Brigade
Source:9614681
21st September 1914 - 19th December 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9614524
6th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Pyrexia (fever)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9614524
20th October 1915 - 25th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Admitted to Government Hospital with Dysentry
Hospital/Institution
Source:9614524
21st October 1915 - 20th November 1915
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:9614681
19th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
1593
Royal Field Artillery
1/2 East Lancashire Brigade
Source:9614524
19th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
General Base Depot Alexandria
Source:9614548
21st February 1917 - 10th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
East Force Ammunition Dump
Source:9614548
10th April 1917 - 1st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
52nd Lowland Divisional Artillery Column
Source:9614548
1st July 1917 - 5th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
261 Brigade
Source:9614548
5th March 1918 - 21st April 1918
1918
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
21st Corps Ammunition Dump
Source:9614548
21st April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Diarrhoea
Hospital/Institution
Source:9614608
28th September 1918 - 28th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
21st Corps Ammunition Dump
Source:9614608
26th October 1918 - 1st December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
271 Brigade 54 (East Anglian) Division
Source:9614608
1st December 1918 - 5th June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant/ Acting Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1862406
1919
1919
discharge
Source:9638045
22nd June 1919
1939
location
49 Ashdale Road, Withington, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9491354
1939
children
Barbara Higginbottom
Source:9491354
marriage
Beatrice
Source:9491362
marriage
Beatrice Barlow
Source:9491362
service
British Army
Lieutenant Acting Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1862406
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9614548
location
Ashdale Road, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9491362
1948
death
Not War Related
Withington, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9491354
17th April 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Higginbottom |
| Source | 1862406 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bamford Road, Withington,Didsbury, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | 1905 - 1920 | |
| 4 Kinnaird Road, Withington, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th June 1904 | |
| 49 Ashdale Road, Withington, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Ashdale Road, Manchester | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | 1593 | Royal Field Artillery | 1/2 East Lancashire Brigade | 2nd Lieutenant | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | East Force Ammunition Dump | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 261 Brigade | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 21st Corps Ammunition Dump | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 21st Corps Ammunition Dump | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 271 Brigade 54 (East Anglian) Division | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 1593 | Royal Field Artillery | 1/2 E Lancashire Brigade | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 1593 | Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force | 1/2 East Lancashire Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | General Base Depot Alexandria | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 52nd Lowland Divisional Artillery Column | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant/ Acting Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Higginbottom | daughter | ||
| Frank Higginbottom | son | 1906 | |
| Humphrey James Higginbottom | son | 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Harry Higginbottom | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Barlow | wife | ||
| Beatrice | wife | ||
| Eleanor Margaret Jones | wife | 7th June 1904 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Death Certificate Frank HigginbottomDeath certificate of Frank Higginbottom
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Attestation FormThe Attestation form of Frank Higginbottom on joining the 2nd East Lancashire RFA BrigadeContributed by:
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Agreement to serve OverseasAgreement to serve overseas signed by Frank HigginbottomContributed by:
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Statement of Service-Frank HigginbottomStatement of Service of Frank HigginbottomContributed by:
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Form recording commissionForm recording Frank Higginbottom’s commissioning to 2nd LieutenantContributed by:
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Marriage Entry in Parish RegisterMarriage Entry for Frank and Eleanor HigginbottomContributed by:
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49 Ashdale Road, ManchesterHome of Frank & Beatrice Higginbottom 1939 - 1948Contributed by:
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Egyptian BoxFrank bought this box while serving in Egypt and gave it to his sonContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Census Frank Higginbottom | Lucy155279 | |
| 1911 Census | Lucy155279 | |
| Image of Medal index showing address | Lucy155279 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate Frank Higginbottom | Lucy155279 | |
| Death certificate | Lucy155279 | |
| Attestation Form | Lucy155279 | |
| Agreement to serve Overseas | Lucy155279 | |
| Casualty Form p1 | Lucy155279 | |
| Casualty Form P2 | Lucy155279 | |
| Casualty Form P 3 | Lucy155279 | |
| Statement of Service-Frank Higginbottom | Lucy155279 | |
| Form recording commission | Lucy155279 | |
| Medical History | Lucy155279 | |
| Medal Index Card | Lucy155279 | |
| 3 Bamford Road | Lucy155279 | |
| Marriage Entry in Parish Register | Lucy155279 | |
| 4 Kinnaird Road | Lucy155279 | |
| 49 Ashdale Road, Manchester | Lucy155279 | |
| For. Showing Demob Information | Lucy155279 | |
| Egyptian Box | Lucy155279 | |
| Signature of Frank Higginbottom | Lucy155279 |
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