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We remember Frank Nears
We remember Frank Nears
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1909
marriage
Ellen Warren
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30th May 1909
1909
children
Nancy Jeanette Nears
Source:8593213
2nd August 1909
1914
children
Bessie Nears
Source:8593213
1914
1915
enlistment
Fulham
United Kingdom
Source:8593213
22nd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
L/31379
177 (Fulham) Brigade Royal Horse Artillery
152 Battery
Source:8593213
22nd June 1915 - 1920
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th December 1916 - 11th June 1919
1922
children
Ralph Nears
Source:8593213
1922
service
British Army
Driver
L/31379
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3213359
service
British Army
Lance Bombardier
177 (Fulham) Brigade Royal Horse Artillery
152 Battery
Source:8593213
location
20 Conway Road, Fulham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8593213
location
54 Carnarvon Road, South Woodford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8593213
1972
death
Not War Related
Died of broncopneumonia and heart failure
Bethnel Green, East London
United Kingdom
Source:8593213
27th October 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Nears |
| Source | 3213359 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Conway Road, Fulham | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 54 Carnarvon Road, South Woodford | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/31379 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | L/31379 | 177 (Fulham) Brigade Royal Horse Artillery | 152 Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 177 (Fulham) Brigade Royal Horse Artillery | 152 Battery | Lance Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Nears | daughter | 1914 | |
| Ralph Nears | son | 1922 | |
| Nancy Jeanette Nears | daughter | 2nd August 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Nears | father | ||
| Jane Wakelin | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Warren | wife | 30th May 1909 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Attestation papersFrank Nears' attestation papers showing date and place of birth
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David83427
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation papers | David83427 |
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