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We remember Matthew Starkie France
We remember Matthew Starkie France
Duplicate of M S France
Duplicate of M S France
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
marriage
Hannah Hilton
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1904
1906
children
James Henry France
Source:2537598
1906
1910
children
Edith France
Source:2537598
1st January 1910
1911
location
97 Selwyn Street, Leigh, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2537598
1911
1912
children
Elizabeth Ellen France
Source:2537598
1912
1915
children
Looselia France
Source:2537598
26th December 1915
1919
employment
Journeyman Slater
Self
Leigh and Ulverston Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:2537598
1919 - 1962
1919
discharge
Source:2537598
24th April 1919
1945
location
5 Lund Terrace, Ulverston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2537598
1945
1958
location
338 Wigan Road, Leigh, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2537598
1958
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2537598
service
British Army
Private
17075
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:2537598
service
British Army
Private
19187
Machine Gun Corps
Source:2537598
1962
death
Not War Related
In peaceful old age
Leigh, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:2537598
1st April 1962
burial
Leigh, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:2537598
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338 Wigan Road, Leigh, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1958 | |
| 5 Lund Terrace, Ulverston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1945 | |
| 97 Selwyn Street, Leigh, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17075 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 19187 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ellen France | daughter | 1912 | |
| Looselia France | daughter | 26th December 1915 | |
| James Henry France | son | 1906 | |
| Edith France | daughter | 1st January 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Hilton | wife | 1904 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Photo sent to him in the war by his wife HannahThe original of the photo has a message hand-written on the back: “Dear Husband – Just a line hoping you are in good health, and I wonder if you know this lot. I am sorry they are such bad ones but you see we were taken by electric light and I think it was too strong for the children. From Your loving wife and children”
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The France family about 1915Photo carried in his pocket by my grandfather during the war. On the back he had written: “Will the finder of this photo please return it to my dear wife Hannah at 97 Selwyn Street Leigh Lancs”. It depicts Matthew (Matt) and Hannah with their four children, son James Henry (Jim) and daughters (left to right) Elizabeth Ellen (Nellie), Looselia (Loos) and Edith (Ada)Contributed by:
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M.S France from Leigh Journal Dec15 1916Honours and rewards page Leigh Journal Dec15 1916Contributed by:
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Holiday with the wifeIn Blackpool I assume but not certain on holiday with HannahContributed by:
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Medal group for Sjt M S FranceThe medals are on permanent display at the museum of Royal Welch Fusiliers in the medal room at Caernarfon CastleContributed by:
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Medal collection SJT M S FranceCollection in medal room Caernarfon CastleContributed by:
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Field citation for DCMDescription of the action leading to the award of the DCMContributed by:
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Decorations for M S FrancePrécis for Matthew Starkie France's gallantry decorationsContributed by:
Derek84148
Communities
Communities
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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 | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David114 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| France Household (6 People) 5 Land Terrace, Ulverston UD, Lancashire, England | David114 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo sent to him in the war by his wife Hannah | Granville4614 | |
| The France family about 1915 | Granville4614 | |
| M.S France from Leigh Journal Dec15 1916 | William12586 | |
| Wedding day | Debbie124880 | |
| Mathews son Jim France | Debbie124880 | |
| Holiday with the wife | Debbie124880 | |
| Same holiday | Debbie124880 | |
| Matthew Starkie France | Debbie124880 | |
| ICRC | john14663 | |
| Medal group for Sjt M S France | Derek84148 | |
| Medal collection SJT M S France | Derek84148 | |
| Field citation for DCM | Derek84148 | |
| Decorations for M S France | Derek84148 |
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We remember Matthew Starkie France
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