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We remember Lawrence Edmund Francis
We remember Lawrence Edmund Francis
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9556086
31st March 1901
1901
location
121 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9556086
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9556004
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Cobb, North Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9556004
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
16th Battalion
Source:8768710
10th April 1915
1915
location
Homeleigh, Uxbridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8768710
10th April 1915
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9555982
23rd November 1917
education
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8768710
service
British Army
Private
2242
London Regiment
Source:2540074
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:2540074
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lawrence Edmund |
| Initials | LE |
| Last Name | Francis, |
| Source | 9555982 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Homeleigh, Uxbridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th April 1915 | |
| The Cobb, North Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2242 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 16th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelfleda | mother | ||
| Louis Ar Francis | father |
Media
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 | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross: Captain Lawrence Edmund FRANCIS | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| N.A. 76/293 | john14663 |
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