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We remember Francis Bashall
We remember Francis Bashall
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Annie Bashall
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1887
1889
sibling
Isabella Bashall
Source:6184854
1889
1891
sibling
Alice Bashall
Source:6184854
1891
1893
sibling
Richard Bashall
Source:6184854
1893
1895
1897
sibling
Thomas Bashall
Source:6184854
1897
1900
sibling
Henry Bashall
Source:6184854
1900
1901
location
20 Elliott Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6186506
1901
1907
sibling
Joseph Bashall
Source:6184854
1907
1911
employment
Apprentice Butcher
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6184854
1911
1911
location
14 Brook Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6184854
1911
service
British Army
Private
39578
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:230650
1917
death
Died of wounds
Gas, aged 22.
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7004350
Source:6184529
14th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7004350
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Bashall |
| Source | 230650 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Brook Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 20 Elliott Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 39578 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Bashall | mother | ||
| Francis Bashall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Bashall | sister | 1887 | |
| Isabella Bashall | sister | 1889 | |
| Alice Bashall | sister | 1891 | |
| Richard Bashall | brother | 1893 | |
| Thomas Bashall | brother | 1897 | |
| Henry Bashall | brother | 1900 | |
| Joseph Bashall | brother | 1907 |
Media
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Portrait of Francis Bashall, IWM NorthPhotograph of Francis (Frank) Bashall, Uncle of donor. He was killed 14 August 1917. Picture taken before he served. The family never had a photo of him in uniform. He served with Lancashire Fusiliers.
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Postcard, IWM North, (EDN01304)Francis Bashall. Silk postcard sent by him to his sister, dated 10 December 1916, somewhere in France. Addressed to Miss Alice Bashall, Star and Garter, Brook Street, Preston, Lancs, Eng.Contributed by:
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Postcard, reverse, IWM North (EDN01304)Francis Bashall. Silk postcard sent by him to his sister, dated 10 December 1916, somewhere in France. Addressed to Miss Alice Bashall, Star and Garter, Brook Street, Preston, Lancs, Eng.Contributed by:
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bashall.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Francis Bashall for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Francis Bashall. Address: Glynwood, Sheephill Lane, New Longton. Occupation: Insurance Agent. Regiment: Lancs Fusiliers 15th Bn. Rank and Regimental Number: Pte 39579. Date of Death: 14th August, 1917. Place where killed or injury received: Near Coxyde Belgium. Remarks:- Died of Gas.Contributed by:
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Francis Bashall's crucifixBashall wore this crucifix at the time of his death on August 14th, 1917.Contributed by:
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HeadstoneThe headstone at Francis Bashall's grave at Coxyde Cemetery, Belgium. The photo is dated September 19th, 1955.Contributed by:
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Entrance to Coxyde Military CemetaryPhoto dated September 19th, 1955. Figures in image unknown.Contributed by:
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Coxyde CemetaryPhoto dated September 19th, 1955. Coxyde Cemetary is where Bashall is buried.Contributed by:
Alison154121
Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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IWM North Handling CollectionMore about IWM North Handling Collection
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Casualty Details | Martin968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Francis Bashall, IWM North | Martin968 | |
| Postcard, IWM North, (EDN01304) | Martin968 | |
| Postcard, reverse, IWM North (EDN01304) | Martin968 | |
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bashall. | Preston485 | |
| Francis Bashall's crucifix | Alison154121 | |
| Headstone | Alison154121 | |
| Entrance to Coxyde Military Cemetary | Alison154121 | |
| Coxyde Cemetary | Alison154121 |
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