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We remember Francis Roland Abbott
We remember Francis Roland Abbott
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1895
sibling
Fred Abbott
Source:7652132
1895
1897
sibling
Sidney Abbott
Source:7652132
1897
1899
dates
Age 5
Source:8532611
20th March 1899
1899
education
Baughurst National School
Baughurst, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8532611
20th March 1899 - 3rd May 1907
1899
sibling
Ethel Abbott
Source:7652132
1899
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:7652132
31st March 1901
1901
location
Little Ham Farm, Baughurst, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7652132
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Annie Abbott
Source:7652132
1901
1907
dates
Age 13
Source:8532611
3rd May 1907
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:7652135
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm worker
Northleigh Farm, Northleigh, Honiton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7652135
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Northleigh Farm, Northleigh, Honiton, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7652135
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2674
8th December 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:7287863
1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
18643
Devonshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7287863
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7287863
Source:2674
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
B.3.
Source:7287863
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Roland |
| Initials | FR |
| Last Name | Abbott |
| Source | 7652132 |
| First Names | Roland |
| Initials | R |
| Source | 7652135 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ham Farm, Baughurst, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Northleigh Farm, Northleigh, Honiton, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18643 | Devonshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Abbott | father | ||
| Nellie Abbott | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Abbott | brother | 1895 | |
| Ethel Abbott | sister | 1899 | |
| Annie Abbott | sister | 1901 | |
| Sidney Abbott | brother | 1897 |
Media
Media
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1901 England Census Record1901 census record for Francis R Abbott, age 7 in 1901, son of Harry Abbott living in Baughurst, Hampshire
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1911 England Census Record1911 census record for Roland Abbott, age 16 in 1911, grandson of Edward Abbott, living in Northleigh, DevonContributed by:
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UK Army Register of EffectsEntry for Roland Abbott in UK Army Register of Effects, showing his regiment and service number, when and how he died, the amount of war gratuity, and the next of kin to whom it was paid.Contributed by:
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Baughurst National School Admission RegisterExtract from 1899 Admissions Register for Baughurst National School showing entry for Francis R Abbott.Contributed by:
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British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1Extract from roll for the award of British War and Victory Medals to soldiers of the Devonshire Regiment showing award to Private Roland Abbott, service no. 18643.Contributed by:
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British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1Extract from roll for award of 1914-15 Star to soldiers in the Devonshire Regiment including award to Roland Abbott.Contributed by:
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WW1 Medal Roll Index CardWW1 Medal Roll Index Card for Francis Roland Abbott.Contributed by:
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Grave Registration ReportCWGC Grave Registration Report showing details for Roland Abbott.Contributed by:
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WW1 Register of War DeadExtract from CWGC WW1 Register of War Dead showing entry for Roland Abbott.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - ACWGC Report of Headstone Inscriptions (Schedule A) containing details for Roland Abbott.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - BCWGC Report of Headstone Inscriptions (Schedule B) containing details for Roland Abbott.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Grandchildren of Francis and Sarah HawkinsMore about Grandchildren of Francis and Sarah Hawkins
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Officers and Men of the 8th Devons who Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 8th Devons who Died 1/7/1916
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Irene78549 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of the Somme - CWGC Website | Philip6321 | |
| Devonshire Cemetery at Mametz, Somme | Philip6321 | |
| IWM War Memorials Register - Heath End and Baughurst - Cross | Philip6321 | |
| 8th & 9th Battalions Devonshire Regiment in WW1 | Philip6321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| UK Army Register of Effects | Philip6321 | |
| Baughurst National School Admission Register | Philip6321 | |
| British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1 | Philip6321 | |
| British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1 | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Medal Roll Index Card | Philip6321 | |
| Grave Registration Report | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Register of War Dead | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - A | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - B | Philip6321 |
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