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We remember Frank Lewis Bezer
We remember Frank Lewis Bezer
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:7943094
April 1901
1901
location
Graveney Road, Streatham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7943094
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:7738538
April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
GPO
United Kingdom
Source:7738538
April 1911
1911
location
3a Bruce Road, Mitcham, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7738538
April 1911
1915
enlistment
Mitcham, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7943163
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
5732
London Regiment
3/8th Battalion
Source:7943163
11th December 1915 - October 1916
1916
marriage
Alice Parker
Source:7738542
March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
200507
King's Royal Rifle Corps
11th Battalion
Source:7943114
October 1916 - November 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7943114
October 1916 - November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Accidentally wounded in the leg during bombing practice
Hospital/Institution
Source:7943146
6th November 1916
1916
events
Court of Enquiry
Military Discipline
'field'
France
R15905 l/c McAlpine A was 1st witness
Source:7943114
8th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
P/12157
Military Foot Police
Source:7943114
November 1916 - 1919
1919
dates
Age 36
Source:7737912
1919
1957
death
Unknown
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7943087
December 1957
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3a Bruce Road, Mitcham, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Graveney Road, Streatham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | P/12157 | Military Foot Police | Private | ||
| British Army | 200507 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 11th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 5732 | London Regiment | 3/8th Battalion | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Bezer | mother | ||
| Alfred Bezer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Parker | wife | March 1916 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment who joined 11th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps in October 1916More about Soldiers of 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment who joined 11th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps in October 1916
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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 | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Valerie34433 | |
| British Army Service Records | Valerie34433 | |
| British Army Service Records | Valerie34433 |
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