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We remember Frank Middleton
We remember Frank Middleton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Elizabeth Middleton
Source:5476351
1894
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:5476351
1901
1901
location
Irwell Street, Eccles
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5476351
1901
1905
sibling
Lilian Middleton
Source:5476353
1905
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:5476353
1911
1911
employment
Quilt Weaver Cotton
Source:5476353
1911
1911
location
32 Garden Street, Eccles
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5476353
1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:6800707
28th December 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:6800707
28th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6800707
28th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15986
Manchester Regiment
Source:5476355
28th December 1914
1914
location
71 St James' St, Eccles
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6800707
28th December 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3024847
2nd May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
18028
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:7129315
16th June 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Believed to have been buried by the Middlesex Regiment, 8th Infantry Brigade
Belgium
Source:7129315
Source:6800707
16th June 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Middleton |
| Source | 3024847 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Garden Street, Eccles | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 71 St James' St, Eccles | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th December 1914 | |
| Irwell Street, Eccles | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15986 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 18028 | South Lancashire Regiment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Middleton | mother | ||
| Charles Frederick Middleton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Middleton | sister | 1894 | |
| Lilian Middleton | sister | 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-28 | 5'4" |
Media
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Frank Middleton's name on the Menin GateOn the Menin Gate memorial to the missing, Ypres, Belgium. Photograph taken by Charlotte Czyzyk, April 2014
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeCap badge of the Manchester Regiment, with whom Frank Middleton enlisted in 1914Contributed by:
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South Lancashire Regiment cap badgeCap badge of the South Lancashire Regiment, with whom Frank servedContributed by:
Charlotte33
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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 | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Papers in IWM Collections | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Middleton's name on the Menin Gate | Charlotte33 | |
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Charlotte33 | |
| South Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Charlotte33 |
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