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We remember Dudley Collins Francis
We remember Dudley Collins Francis
Timeline
Timeline
1887
employment
Chief Assistant Civil Enineer
Rand Water Board
Johannesburg
South Africa
Source:9207182
service
British Army
Private
3771
Royal Fusiliers
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:2538607
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Yorks and Lancs Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9207182
1916
death
Killed in Action
Dudley’s company was ordered to assist in an attack by laying a smoke barrage. Enemy artillery later began shelling Duley’s position and he was killed whilst sheltering in a communication trench.
Source:9207182
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13th November 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. R. 6.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Dudley Collins |
| Initials | DC |
| Last Name | Francis |
| Source | 9207182 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3771 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | York and Lancaster Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Yorks and Lancs Regiment | 5th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mary Francis | mother | ||
| Harry Francis | father |
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D C Francis, Esq, 12 Feb 1915Studio photograph of D C Francis taken by David Knights-Whittome, photographer, Sutton & Epsom With thanks to Brian Bouchard for this information: 2nd Lieutenant Dudley Collins Francis of the 5th battalion, the Yorks and Lancs Regiment. (Returned in 1914 from South Africa and joined the 18th (Public Schools) Battalion, the Royal Fusiliers.) Son of Harry and Alice Mary Francis (née Collins) of Plymouth. Born in Devonport in the September Quarter of 1887, attended Plymouth College before Manchester University to study engineering. He became Chief Assistant Civil Engineer, Rand Water Board, Johannesburg. Died 1 December 1916, aged 29. www.devonheritage.org/Places/DevonCounty/DevReg62DtoF.htm
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Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War MemorialMore about Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War Memorial
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Chairs that Stand Empty | James126456 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| D C Francis, Esq, 12 Feb 1915 | KM2304 |
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