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We remember Frank Lovering
We remember Frank Lovering
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Mary Lovering
Source:6623048
1878
1880
sibling
William Lovering
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1880
1882
sibling
John Oscar Lovering
Source:6623048
1882
1884
sibling
George Lovering
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1884
1887
sibling
Eva Lovering
Source:6623048
1887
1889
sibling
Beatrice Lovering
Source:6623048
1889
1891
sibling
Henry Lovering
Source:6623048
1891
1894
sibling
Edith Lovering
Source:6623048
1894
1895
1895
location
Ash Terrace, Clydach, Swansea, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6623048
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6623048
1901
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:6637120
1st October 1914
1914
enlistment
Clydach, Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:6636913
1st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
17196
Welsh Regiment
14th Battalion (Swansea Pals)
Source:6636913
1st October 1914 - 6th September 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Transcript from Discharge Papers reads:
"Discharged owing to Shell Shock incurred whilst on active service."
Hospital/Institution
Source:6636926
July 1915 - June 1949
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6637120
2nd December 1915 - 14th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:6637200
May 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:6637120
6th September 1916
1916
discharge
Source:6636913
6th September 1916
1919
employment
Labourer
Cwmbach Buildings, Clydach, Swansea, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6636842
3rd March 1919
1919
marriage
Mabel Rees
Source:6636842
3rd March 1919
1920
children
Mary Gwendoline Lovering
Source:6637425
29th August 1920
1920
employment
Clipper
Clydach, Swansea, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6637425
29th August 1920
1920
location
21 Vardre Road, Clydach, Swansea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6637425
29th August 1920
1922
children
Iris Lovering
Source:6637425
1922
1924
location
75a High Street, Clydach, Swansea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6637120
24th September 1924
1926
hospitalisation
Neurasthenia - Shell Shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:6637056
7th October 1926 - 19th June 1949
1926
location
St David's Home, Castlebar Hill, ealing
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6637056
7th October 1926 - 19th June 1949
service
British Army
Private
17196
Welsh Regiment
Source:2709520
1949
death
War Related Sickness
Cause of death - cardiac failure and encephalitis lethargica.
Ealing
United Kingdom
Source:6623048
Source:6636811
19th June 1949
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Vardre Road, Clydach, Swansea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th August 1920 | |
| 75a High Street, Clydach, Swansea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th September 1924 | |
| Ash Terrace, Clydach, Swansea, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | 1895 | |
| St David's Home, Castlebar Hill, ealing | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 7th October 1926 - 19th June 1949 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17196 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 17196 | Welsh Regiment | 14th Battalion (Swansea Pals) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gwendoline Lovering | daughter | 29th August 1920 | |
| Iris Lovering | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lock Lovering | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Lovering | brother | 1880 | |
| Mary Lovering | sister | 1878 | |
| John Oscar Lovering | brother | 1882 | |
| George Lovering | brother | 1884 | |
| Eva Lovering | sister | 1887 | |
| Beatrice Lovering | sister | 1889 | |
| Henry Lovering | brother | 1891 | |
| Edith Lovering | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Rees | wife | 3rd March 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-06 | 5'8" |
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St David's Home, Castlebar Hill, EalingThis is where Frank Lovering spent 23 years of his life, a home run by Sisters of Charity for totally disabled soldiers, sailors and airmen
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Frank Lovering on 19th Dec 1915Frank is pictured third from left standing on the back row.Contributed by:
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Frank Lovering in France Spring 1916Frank is pictured kneeling on the far leftContributed by:
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Frank Lovering pictured with his brotherFrank is seated in the photograph taken just before the war with his brother - possibly Oscar who he fought on the Western Front with.Contributed by:
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Frank Lovering aged approx 31 yearsI believe this is Frank when he was first admitted to St David's Home in Ealing aged 31 years. He has what became known as the "thousand yard stare" which was common in soldiers suffering Shell Shock.Contributed by:
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Frank Lovering Dec 19 1915In uniform two weeks after arriving in France
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Frank Lovering Death CertificateEvidence of Frank's death from Cardiac Failure, and Encephalitis Lethargica on 19th June 1949 aged 54 yearsContributed by:
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Marriage Certificate 3rd March 1919Marriage certificate for Frank and Mabel dated 3rd March 1919Contributed by:
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Letter from St David's Home in 1926The letter stating that Frank had arrived safely at the hospitalContributed by:
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Pensions appeal for Frank LoveringA description of Frank's illness as described by himselfContributed by:
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Medical certificate for Frank LoveringA description of Franks illness and his fight to receive a full pensionContributed by:
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Mabel (centre) Mary and Iris LoveringFrank's wife Mabel with their two daughters Mary aged 6 and Iris aged 4Contributed by:
Rebecca37027
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rebecca37027 | |
| Swansea Pals (14th Welsh Regt) Transcription | Rebecca37027 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St David's Home, Castlebar Hill, Ealing | Rebecca37027 | |
| Frank Lovering on 19th Dec 1915 | Rebecca37027 | |
| Frank Lovering in France Spring 1916 | Rebecca37027 | |
| Frank Lovering pictured with his brother | Rebecca37027 | |
| Frank Lovering aged approx 31 years | Rebecca37027 | |
| Frank Lovering Dec 19 1915 | Rebecca37027 | |
| Frank Lovering Death Certificate | Rebecca37027 | |
| Marriage Certificate 3rd March 1919 | Rebecca37027 | |
| Discharge Papers Page 1 | Rebecca37027 | |
| Discharge papers Page 2 | Rebecca37027 | |
| Letter from St David's Home in 1926 | Rebecca37027 | |
| Pensions appeal for Frank Lovering | Rebecca37027 | |
| Medical certificate for Frank Lovering | Rebecca37027 | |
| Mabel (centre) Mary and Iris Lovering | Rebecca37027 |
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