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We remember Francis James May
We remember Francis James May
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1896
sibling
Albert May
Source:9074820
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9074831
1901
1901
sibling
Geoffrey Ernest May
Source:9074820
1901
1901
location
6 Station Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9074831
1901
1904
sibling
Harry Arthur May
Source:9074820
1904
1906
sibling
Sidney John May
Source:9074820
1906
1909
sibling
Percy Charles May
Source:9074820
1909
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9074820
1911
1911
employment
Apprentice hairdresser
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9074820
1911
1911
sibling
Not Yet Named May
Source:9074820
1911
1911
location
Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9074820
1911
1920
dates
Age 24
Source:8914597
8th November 1920
service
British Army
Serjeant
T4/065348
Army Service Corps
Source:2983605
service
British Army
Serjeant
A 204611
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:2983605
service
British Army
Serjeant
204611
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th Bn.
Source:8914597
1920
death
Died of meningitis.
United Kingdom
Source:8914597
8th November 1920
burial
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
J. 322.
Source:8914597
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | May |
| Source | 8914597 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Station Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T4/065348 | Army Service Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | A 204611 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 204611 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th Bn. | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest William May | father | ||
| Mary Ann May | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert May | brother | 1896 | |
| Geoffrey Ernest May | brother | 1901 | |
| Harry Arthur May | brother | 1904 | |
| Sidney John May | brother | 1906 | |
| Percy Charles May | brother | 1909 | |
| Not Yet Named May | brother | 1911 |
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Headstone of Sgt May.Buried in Bromsgrove Cemetery, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
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Andrew43023
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew43023 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Sgt May. | Andrew43023 |
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