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We remember Ernest Reginald Folkes
We remember Ernest Reginald Folkes
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Mabel Olive Folkes
Source:9523318
1891
1893
sibling
Arthur Folkes
Source:9523332
1893
1895
sibling
Alfred Folkes
Source:9533275
1895
1896
1896
location
13 Theresa Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518280
21st November 1896
1899
sibling
Minnie Folkes
Source:9524469
1899
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9518301
31st March 1901
1901
location
9 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518301
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9518340
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Confectioner's Help
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9518340
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518340
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:9518418
26th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Gloucester Barracks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9518418
26th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2582 TF
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9539413
26th August 1914
1914
location
12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518418
26th August 1914
1914
events
Initial military training
Training
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9539398
3rd September 1914 - 3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Train Fitter.
Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Co Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9653430
12th September 1914
1914
location
Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9518418
16th September 1914
1915
events
Disembarkation
Embarkation and Disembarkation
Boulogne
France
Source:9539451
29th March 1915
1915
events
Entrainment
Embarkation and Disembarkation
Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9539451
29th March 1915 - 29th March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9518418
29th March 1915 - 26th August 1917
1917
events
Wounds
Wounds and Sickness
St Julien, Ypres
Belgium
Source:9519608
16th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
S.Wd. Face etc.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9518418
16th August 1917 - 7th October 1918
1917
events
Disembarkation
Embarkation and Disembarkation
United Kingdom
Source:9518418
29th August 1917
1918
events
Notification
Invaliding Board
Fifth Northern General Hospital, Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:9518418
7th October 1918
1918
location
5th Northern General Hospital, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9518418
7th October 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9526287
19th October 1918
1918
events
Award of Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
London
United Kingdom
Source:9519672
20th October 1918 - 5th October 1974
1918
location
12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518418
20th October 1918
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:9519629
16th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
240637
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9539413
16th November 1918
1918
location
12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518418
5th December 1918
1920
location
8 Tabor Grove, Wimbledon, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9518418
3rd May 1920
1922
location
18 Eign Road, Hereford, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9518418
22nd June 1922
1923
dates
Age 26
Source:9519730
4th August 1923
1923
employment
French Polisher
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9519730
4th August 1923
1923
marriage
Annie Jane Worgen
Source:9521814
4th August 1923 - 5th October 1974
1923
location
12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9519730
4th August 1923
1924
children
Joyce Marguerite Folkes
Source:9519820
30th July 1924
1924
employment
French Polisher (Cabinet Maker)
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9519820
30th July 1924
1927
location
32 Cranmer Road, Hayes, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9520110
1927
1928
location
32 Cranmer Road, Hayes, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9520137
1928
1930
location
171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9520155
1930
1931
location
15 Russell Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9520167
1931
1939
dates
Age 42
Source:9520194
29th September 1939
1939
employment
French Polisher.
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9520194
29th September 1939
1939
location
Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9520194
29th September 1939
1962
location
6 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9520761
1962
1974
dates
Age 78
Source:9521814
5th October 1974
1974
employment
French Polisher (retired)
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9521664
5th October 1974
1974
location
6 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9521814
5th October 1974
1974
death
Not War Related
1a) Bilateral Bronchopneumonia; 2) Cerebral Atrophy
Coney Hill Hospital, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9521664
5th October 1974
burial
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9521716
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th August 1914 | |
| 12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th October 1918 | |
| 12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th December 1918 | |
| 12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th August 1923 | |
| 13 Theresa Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st November 1896 | |
| 15 Russell Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1931 | |
| 171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1930 | |
| 18 Eign Road, Hereford, Herefordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 22nd June 1922 | |
| 32 Cranmer Road, Hayes, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1927 | |
| 32 Cranmer Road, Hayes, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1928 | |
| 5th Northern General Hospital, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 7th October 1918 | |
| 6 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1962 | |
| 6 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th October 1974 | |
| 8 Tabor Grove, Wimbledon, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 3rd May 1920 | |
| 9 Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Bedford Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Chelmsford, Essex | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 16th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2582 TF | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240637 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Marguerite Folkes | daughter | 30th July 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Folkes | father | ||
| Emma Folkes nee Crowther | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Olive Folkes | sister | 1891 | |
| Arthur Folkes | brother | 1893 | |
| Alfred Folkes | brother | 1895 | |
| Minnie Folkes | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Jane Worgen | wife | 4th August 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Gray | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-26 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-11-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Ernest Reginald FolkesDetail from a photograph taken in about 1956, when he was 60 years old.
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Ernest FolkesIn the rear garden of a house - unknown location. Probably 1920s/1930s.Contributed by:
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Ernest FolkesIn the rear garden of a house - unknown location. Probably 1920s/1930s.Contributed by:
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Annie Jane FolkesIn the rear garden of a house - unknown location. Probably 1920s/1930s.Contributed by:
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Ernest Folkes at his daughter's weddingAt his daughter's wedding at Christ Church, Brunswick Road, Gloucester.Contributed by:
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Ernest Folkes in a pub gardenWith his daughter and eldest grandchildren in a pub garden on the outskirts of Gloucester. About 1956.Contributed by:
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Ernest and Annie FolkesIn the back garden of their house at 6 Bedford Street, Gloucester.Contributed by:
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Ernest and family on holidayOn Weston Super Mare beach, with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Photograph taken by his son-in-law.Contributed by:
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Ernest and Annie Folkes and NickErenest with his wife and eldest grandchild. About 1961.Contributed by:
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Ernest and Annie Folkes with Celia and JeremyWith their two youngest grandchildren. About 1964/65.Contributed by:
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Ernest and Annie Folkes with JeremyOn holiday with their youngest grandchild in an unknown location. About 1966/67.Contributed by:
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Ernest and Annie Folkes with Nick and JeremyWith their eldest and youngest grandchildren, probably in Minehead, Somerset. About 1966.Contributed by:
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Ernest FolkesIn the garden of his daughter's house at 72 Elmbridge Road, Gloucester. About 1973, not long before he died.Contributed by:
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Ernest Reginald FolkesMemorial plaque to commemorate 100 years since he was badly wounded in WWI. Installed at the edge of Lawn 5, Coney Hill Cemeteries & Crematorium, Gloucester, where his ashes were scattered.Contributed by:
Nick9255
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Reginald Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Annie Jane Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest Folkes at his daughter's wedding | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest Folkes in a pub garden | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes on holiday | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes on holiday | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and family on holiday | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes and Nick | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes with Celia and Jeremy | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes with Jeremy | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes with Nick and Jeremy | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest and Annie Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest Folkes | Nick9255 | |
| Ernest Reginald Folkes | Nick9255 |
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