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We remember Frank James
We remember Frank James
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
William James
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1889
1891
sibling
John James
Source:6637398
1891
1893
1897
sibling
Elizabeth James
Source:6637398
1897
1901
dates
Age 8
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1901
1901
sibling
May James
Source:6637398
1901
1901
location
Little Sandhurst Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6637398
1901
1911
location
bbassia Barracks Cairo
Egypt
military residence address
Source:6637569
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 20
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1911
1911
employment
Lancer
British Army
Abbassia Barracks Cairo
Egypt
Source:6637569
1911
1911
service
British Army
21st Lancers
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1911
1920
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
L/1277
21st Lancers
21st Lancers
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15th January 1920
1923
marriage
Louisa Goddard
Source:6637435
1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | James |
| Source | 2087619 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sandhurst Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| bbassia Barracks Cairo | Egypt | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21st Lancers | ||||
| British Army | L/1277 | 21st Lancers | 21st Lancers | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann James | mother | ||
| Harry James | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James | brother | 1889 | |
| John James | brother | 1891 | |
| Elizabeth James | sister | 1897 | |
| May James | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Goddard | wife | 1923 |
Media
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Tank regiment records.Further service after serving in the 21st Lancers. Resigning up in 1919 till 1929. Gives evidence of wife Louisa and daughter.
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Frank James and Pal.Frank James and friend both of the 21st Lancers in India.
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Frank James and 21st Lancers on Salisbury plain.Frank James and 21st Lancers on Salisbury Plain in 1910Contributed by:
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21st Lancers hockey team.Frank James with 21st Lancers hockey team in India.Contributed by:
Yvonne23702
Communities
Communities
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Hawley with Minley Civil Parish, HampshireMore about Hawley with Minley Civil Parish, Hampshire
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Hawley, Hampshire: Hants & Berks Gazette Roll of Honour 19 Dec 1914More about Hawley, Hampshire: Hants & Berks Gazette Roll of Honour 19 Dec 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne23702 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne23702 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne23702 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne23702 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tank regiment records. | Yvonne23702 | |
| Frank James and Pal. | Yvonne23702 | |
| Frank James and 21st Lancers on Salisbury plain. | Yvonne23702 | |
| 21st Lancers hockey team. | Yvonne23702 |
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