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We remember Joseph Jesse Francis
We remember Joseph Jesse Francis
Duplicate of Joseph J Francis
Duplicate of J J Francis
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9506440
3rd April 1892
1896
sibling
Rose E Francis
Source:9506452
1896
1909
service
British Army
Gunner
125
Royal Garrison Artillery (T.F.)
Heavy Battery (Kent)
Source:9506353
26th March 1909 - 2nd August 1912
1909
enlistment
Gravesend
United Kingdom
Source:9506266
26th April 1909
1911
employment
Carpenter's Apprentice
Northfleet
United Kingdom
Source:9506452
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Seymour Road Perry Street Northfleet
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9506452
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Bombardier
125
Royal Garrison Artillery
Heavy Battery (Kent)
Source:9506353
1st April 1912 - 20th March 1913
1913
service
British Army
Corporal
125
Royal Garrison Artillery (T.F.)
Heavy Battery (Kent)
Source:9506353
1st April 1913 - 5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
317001
Royal Garrison Artillery
1/1
Source:9506353
12th November 1914 - 24th October 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9506266
28th December 1915 - 4th October 1917
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
317001
Royal Garrison Artillery
1/1
Source:9506353
24th October 1916 - 14th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
317001
Royal Field Artillery
1/1
Source:9506353
14th April 1917 - 9th March 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Shell Wound Left knee, Right Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9506266
10th September 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lance Bombardier
317001
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9506353
9th March 1918 - 6th June 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9506353
6th June 1918
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
317001
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2539950
service
British Army
Lance Bombardier
317001
Source:9506271
1974
death
Unknown
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9506440
January 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Jesse |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Francis |
| Source | 9506271 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Seymour Road Perry Street Northfleet | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 317001 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 317001 | Lance Bombardier | |||
| British Army | 125 | Royal Garrison Artillery (T.F.) | Heavy Battery (Kent) | Gunner | |
| British Army | 125 | Royal Garrison Artillery (T.F.) | Heavy Battery (Kent) | Corporal | |
| British Army | 317001 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1/1 | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 317001 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1/1 | Gunner | |
| British Army | 317001 | Royal Field Artillery | 1/1 | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 317001 | Royal Field Artillery | Lance Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 125 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Heavy Battery (Kent) | Bombardier |
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 | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Francis | mother | ||
| Joseph J Francis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose E Francis | sister | 1896 |
Media
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WWI Medal Group to a Sergeant Joseph Jesse FRANCIS1914/15 Star – 125 SJT. J.J.FRANCIS. R.G.A. British War Medal – 317001 A.BMBR. J.J.FRANCIS. R.A. Victory Medal – 317001 A.BMBR. J.J.FRANCIS. R.A. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal – 317001 GNR.-L.BMBR. J.J.FRANCIS. R.G.A.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian152464 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Medal Group to a Sergeant Joseph Jesse FRANCIS | Ian152464 |
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We remember Joseph Jesse Francis
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