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We remember Frank Thomas Key
We remember Frank Thomas Key
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Esther Adelaide Key
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September 1882
1884
sibling
William Frederick Key
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1884
1885
1887
sibling
Edmund George Key
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1887
1890
sibling
Nellie Mahala Key
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1890
1893
sibling
Percy Albert Key
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1893
1896
sibling
Walter Key
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1896
1902
enlistment
Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
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19th June 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
9559
Royal Fusiliers
4th Battalion
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19th June 1902 - 24th February 1905
1905
marriage
Annie Ada Oulton
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2nd July 1905
1906
children
Frank William Valentine Key
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14th February 1906
1908
children
Miriam Annie Key
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19th June 1908
1910
children
Percy Albert Key
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10th February 1910
1913
children
Winifred Gladys Mary Key
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25th August 1913
1916
children
Edmund George Key
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9th September 1916
1919
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
6446497
Royal Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
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7th April 1919 - 8th June 1922
1922
discharge
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8th June 1922
1967
death
Not War Related
Bath, Somerset
United Kingdom
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16th July 1967
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
WO Class II (CSM)
9559
Royal Fusiliers
Source:2244181
location
208 Seaford Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2244181
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Thomas |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | Key |
| Source | 2244181 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Seaford Road, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9559 | Royal Fusiliers | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6446497 | Royal Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 9559 | Royal Fusiliers | WO Class II (CSM) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank William Valentine Key | son | 14th February 1906 | |
| Miriam Annie Key | daughter | 19th June 1908 | |
| Percy Albert Key | son | 10th February 1910 | |
| Winifred Gladys Mary Key | daughter | 25th August 1913 | |
| Edmund George Key | son | 9th September 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shillito | mother | ||
| Aaron Key | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Adelaide Key | sister | September 1882 | |
| William Frederick Key | brother | 1884 | |
| Edmund George Key | brother | 1887 | |
| Nellie Mahala Key | sister | 1890 | |
| Percy Albert Key | brother | 1893 | |
| Walter Key | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Ada Oulton | wife | 2nd July 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5'7" |
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Frank Thomas KeyThis photograph was taken in 1945 on his sixtieth birthday.
Contributed by:
Michael19507 -
WO2 Frank T Key, Royal Fusiliers.From a photograph of Frank T with his son Frank W Key taken in Killarney in 1920 soon after Frank jnr had enlisted at the age of 14.
Contributed by:
Michael19507
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Thomas Key | Michael19507 | |
| WO2 Frank T Key, Royal Fusiliers. | Michael19507 |
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