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We remember Francis James Elms
We remember Francis James Elms
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Shepperton Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8554023
1901
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
50656
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
9th Sqdn.
Source:7372462
October 1918
service
British Army
Private
16329
Hussars
Source:2456333
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
50656
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
Source:2456333
service
British Army
Private
16329
14th Reserve Cavalry Regiment
Source:8554022
1918
death
Drowned when the SS Leinster was torpedoed by UB-123, his body was found almost a month later.
the Irish Sea, 16 miles east of Dublin
Ireland
Source:7372462
10th October 1918
burial
Kirkcudbrightshire
United Kingdom
Source:7372462
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Elms |
| Source | 7372462 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepperton Road, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16329 | Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 50656 | Machine Gun Corps Cavalry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 16329 | 14th Reserve Cavalry Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 50656 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | 9th Sqdn. | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydie Bertha | mother | ||
| James Elms | father |
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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 | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism | Anne23518 |
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