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We remember Francis Thomas Nightingale
We remember Francis Thomas Nightingale
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
United Kingdom
Source:3248320
1895
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:8475068
1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
5480
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:3248320
1916
death
Unknown
Francis Thomas Nightingale, was reported missing and assumed dead on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
Redan Ridge, Beaumont Hamel
France
Source:8475068
1st July 1916
burial
France
Source:8475068
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Thomas |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | Nightingale |
| Source | 8475068 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5480 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private |
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Francis Thomas NightingaleFrancis Thomas Nightingale served with 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment. He was a regular solider at the outbreak of the war in 1914 and served with distinction. He was my maternal grandmothers uncle.
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Francis Thomas NightingaleDetail from a group photograph believed to have been taken before the outbreak of war.
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This is the whole photographFrancis Thomas Nightingale can be seen seated front row left. I believe this photograph may have been taken before the outbreak of the war as the details of a photographer in Bamber Bridge, Preston are on the rear. The photograph was left to me by my late maternal Grandfather and GrandmotherContributed by:
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Group Photo Francis Thomas NightingaleThis is the only other photograph I have of Francis Thomas Nightingale. As can be seen it is agroup photograph again with him front row left.Contributed by:
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Front of Christmas Card sent from The Front 1915This is a view of the front of a Christmas Card sent From Francis Thomas Nightingale to his mother Ann.Contributed by:
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Inside Cover of Christmas CardThis is the inside cover of the Christmas card showing the Battle Honours of the 11th Infantry Brigade of which 1st East Lancashire regiment was a part. It is inscribed 'From Tom to Mum' This was passed down to me with the photographsContributed by:
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Certificate of CommemorationThis is the official Certificate of Commemoration issued by The Commonwealth War Graves CommisionContributed by:
Darren67440
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Darren67440 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Thomas Nightingale | Darren67440 | |
| Francis Thomas Nightingale | Darren67440 | |
| This is the whole photograph | Darren67440 | |
| Group Photo Francis Thomas Nightingale | Darren67440 | |
| Front of Christmas Card sent from The Front 1915 | Darren67440 | |
| Inside Cover of Christmas Card | Darren67440 | |
| Certificate of Commemoration | Darren67440 |
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