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We remember Francis Long
We remember Francis Long
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1916
hospitalisation
Fractured jaw right
Hospital/Institution
Source:2701689
4th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
16839
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
11th Battalion
Source:2701689
1916
death
Died of wounds
Had been wounded at the battle of the somme and was evacuated to hospital in England. His father went to visit him but Francis died before he got there. He brought his body home for burial.
Source:7341028
Source:2701689
9th July 1916
burial
County Donegal
Source:7341028
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Long |
| Source | 2701689 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16839 | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers | 11th Battalion | Private |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | David37304 | |
| Private Francis Long | David37304 |
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