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We remember Francis Taylor Fitzakerley
We remember Francis Taylor Fitzakerley
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Margaret Ann Todd Taylor Fitzakerley
Source:8498482
1874
1879
sibling
Ann Elizabeth Fitzakerley
Source:8498482
1879
1880
sibling
John James Todd Taylor Fitzakerley
Source:8498482
1880
1881
sibling
John Todd
Source:8498496
1881
1883
sibling
Hannah Taylor Fitzakerley
Source:8498482
1883
1885
1887
sibling
George Taylor Fitzakerley
Source:8498482
1887
1889
sibling
Richard Taylor Fitzakerley
Source:8498482
1889
1891
sibling
Edward Taylor Fitzakerley
Source:8498482
1891
1891
location
Bright Row, Bishop Wearmouth, Sunderland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498482
1891
1892
sibling
Sarah Fitzakerley
Source:8498496
1892
1901
location
Faraday Road, Attercliffe cum Darnall, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498496
1901
1906
marriage
Frances Emily Colgan
Source:8498493
18th April 1906
1907
children
William Fitzakerley
Source:8498469
14th March 1907
1909
children
Francis Fitzakerley
Source:8498469
29th January 1909
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:8498497
1911
1911
location
28 Court 5 House Attercliffe Road, Attercliffe, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8498497
1911
1911
children
Emily Frances Fitzakerley
Source:8498505
28th May 1911
1912
children
George Daniel Fitzakerley
Source:8498506
30th September 1912
1914
location
Attercliffe Road, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8498469
1914
1914
enlistment
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:8498469
30th August 1914
1914
children
Ivy Fitzakerley
Source:8498513
19th December 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8498469
12th July 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
12395
York and Lancaster Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:7229706
1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7229706
Source:8498469
29th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
II. B. 1
Source:7229706
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Taylor |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | Fitzakerley |
| Source | 8498482 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Court 5 House Attercliffe Road, Attercliffe, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Attercliffe Road, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| Bright Row, Bishop Wearmouth, Sunderland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Faraday Road, Attercliffe cum Darnall, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12395 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Fitzakerley | son | 14th March 1907 | |
| Francis Fitzakerley | son | 29th January 1909 | |
| Emily Frances Fitzakerley | daughter | 28th May 1911 | |
| George Daniel Fitzakerley | son | 30th September 1912 | |
| Ivy Fitzakerley | daughter | 19th December 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elever Fitzakerley | mother | ||
| Richard Fitzakerley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann Todd Taylor Fitzakerley | sister | 1874 | |
| Ann Elizabeth Fitzakerley | sister | 1879 | |
| John James Todd Taylor Fitzakerley | brother | 1880 | |
| George Taylor Fitzakerley | brother | 1887 | |
| Richard Taylor Fitzakerley | brother | 1889 | |
| Edward Taylor Fitzakerley | brother | 1891 | |
| Hannah Taylor Fitzakerley | sister | 1883 | |
| Sarah Fitzakerley | sister | 1892 | |
| John Todd | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Emily Colgan | wife | 18th April 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Hazel | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Francis' gravePhoto of grave in Belgium, taken by Rudy van Kerckhoven / David Milborrow
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis' grave | Selena49658 |
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