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We remember Francis Eugene Laughton
We remember Francis Eugene Laughton
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Mary L Laughton
Source:9241477
1871
1887
1889
sibling
Edwin S M Laughton
Source:9241477
1889
1890
sibling
Grace E E Laughton
Source:9241477
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9241477
5th April 1891
1891
location
Sinclair Road Hammersmith London England
United Kingdom
Source:9241477
5th April 1891
1901
location
Mount Saint Marys RC College Chesterfield Derbyshire Eng
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9241482
31st January 1901
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9241482
31st March 1901
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9241486
9th August 1914 - 3rd September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9241486
3rd September 1915 - 1st June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9241486
1st June 1916 - 18th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Cameron Highlanders
1st Bn
Source:9241486
18th September 1916 - 6th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Cameron Highlanders
2nd Bn
Source:9241486
16th November 1917
1920
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Cameron Highlanders
reconstituted 4th Bn
Source:9241486
11th December 1920 - 11th December 1924
1922
marriage
Edwyna Katherine Isabel Stevenson
Source:8960311
22nd April 1922
1924
service
British Army
Colonel
Cameron Highlanders
reconstituted 4th Bn
Source:9241486
11th December 1924 - 10th December 1927
1934
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8960359
27th February 1934
1940
service
British Army
Commanding
Home Guard
2nd Inverness Bn
Source:9241486
1940 - 1945
1955
death
Unknown
Corlinnhe Fort William Inverness-shire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8960311
Source:9241486
27th March 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Eugene |
| Initials | FE |
| Last Name | Laughton |
| Source | 2312435 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Saint Marys RC College Chesterfield Derbyshire Eng | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st January 1901 | |
| Sinclair Road Hammersmith London England | United Kingdom | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 1st Bn | Captain | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 2nd Bn | Captain | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | reconstituted 4th Bn | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | Home Guard | 2nd Inverness Bn | Commanding | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Captain | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | reconstituted 4th Bn | Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Josefa Laughton | mother | ||
| John Knox Laughton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary L Laughton | sister | 1871 | |
| Edwin S M Laughton | brother | 1889 | |
| Grace E E Laughton | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwyna Katherine Isabel Stevenson | wife | 22nd April 1922 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Eugene Laughton (1887 - 1955) | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| Elvira Sibyl Laughton | Jonathan101862 | |
| STEEL & TARTAN | david37172 |
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