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We remember Francis Albert Bartlett
We remember Francis Albert Bartlett
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1886
sibling
Ernest W Bartlett
Source:8677942
1886
1888
sibling
Ethel B. Bartlett
Source:8677942
1888
1892
sibling
Gladys A. Bartlett
Source:8677942
1892
1896
sibling
Stanley R. Bartlett
Source:8677942
1896
1901
employment
Mason's Labourer
Source:8677942
31st March 1901
1901
location
57 Ludlow Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire, South Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8677942
31st March 1901
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8732797
11th August 1914
enlistment
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, South Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8677938
service
British Army
Private
8319
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8677938
1914
death
Killed in Action
Private Francis Albert Bartlett was killed in action at the Battle of Mons. He is buried in the nearby St Symphorien Military Cemetery.
Mons
Belgium
Source:7469773
Source:8732797
23rd August 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7469773
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Albert |
| Initials | FA |
| Last Name | Bartlett |
| Source | 8677938 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Ludlow Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire, South Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8319 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bartlett | mother | ||
| Frank Bartlett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest W Bartlett | brother | 1886 | |
| Ethel B. Bartlett | sister | 1888 | |
| Gladys A. Bartlett | sister | 1892 | |
| Stanley R. Bartlett | brother | 1896 |
Media
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Private Francis Bartlett's gravePrivate Francis Bartlett's grave in St Symphorien Military Cemetery
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Penarth beach and pier circa 1890Penarth beach and pier, circa 1890. Francis Bartlett was born in Penarth in 1885Contributed by:
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Penarth Boathouse and PromenadePenarth Boathouse and Promenade. Francis Bartlett was living with his parents in Penarth at the time of the 1901 census.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The plaque at the base of the Mons memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The memorial was unveiled on 11th November 1923 at La Bascule crossroads.Contributed by:
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Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium.The road south on the western edge of Bois La Haut, Mons. The Royal Irish Regiment were hotly pursued down this road by the Germans on the afternoon of the 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The Memorial to the Royal Irish Regiment at Mons overlooks the ground on which the 2nd Battalion fought on the 23rd August 1914. It was unveiled by Lord Ypres on 11th November 1923.Contributed by:
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La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy force.Contributed by:
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Restaurant LeonRestaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche on the site of the former Chateau Gendebien which was used as a Red Cross hospital at the time of the Battle of MonsContributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area to the east of Mons where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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The Battle of MonsMap of the Battle of Mons from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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Ludlow Street, PenarthLudlow Street, Penarth, where Francis Albert Bartlett lived with his parents and siblings at the time of the 1901 censusContributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area around the hospital and cemetery, to the east of Mons, where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
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Maison Communale, HyonThe Maison Communale in Hyon, which was the 8th Brigade's Headquarters on 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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A typical pave (pa-vay) roadThe pave (pa-vay) road along which the Royal Irish Regiment hurriedly retreated with the Germans close behind around 6pm on 23rd August 1914, Mons, Belgium. These roads were hard on the feet of the retreating soldiers of the BEF, especially those reservists whose feet had grown soft and had not had sufficient time to grow accustomed to day-after-day of hard marching.Contributed by:
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St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons, BelgiumSt Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons, Belgium, where Private Francis Albert Bartlett is buriedContributed by:
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La Ferté-sous-Jouarre MemorialThe La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial commemorates 3,740 officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) who fell at the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Marne and the Aisne between the end of August and early October 1914 and have no known graves...The memorial was designed by George H. Goldsmith, a decorated veteran of the Western Front, and unveiled by Sir William Pulteney, who had commanded the III Corps of the BEF in 1914, on 4 November 1928. (From CWGC Cemetery Details)Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for St Symphorien Military Cemetery with Private Francis Albert Bartlett's name on it.Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for St Symphorien Military Cemetery with Private Francis Albert Bartlett's name on it.Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Francis Bartlett's grave | Patrick63223 | |
| Penarth beach and pier circa 1890 | Patrick63223 | |
| Penarth Boathouse and Promenade | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| Restaurant Leon | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| The Battle of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| Ludlow Street, Penarth | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| Maison Communale, Hyon | Patrick63223 | |
| A typical pave (pa-vay) road | Patrick63223 | |
| St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| 1914 Star | Patrick124822 |
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