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We remember Frederick Billing
We remember Frederick Billing
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Joseph Billing
Source:6173449
1870
1875
sibling
James Billing
Source:6173449
1875
1877
sibling
William Billing
Source:6173449
1877
1879
sibling
Caroline Billing
Source:6173449
1879
1882
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:6173449
1891
1891
location
Main Street, Pavenham, Befordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6173449
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:6173806
1901
1901
employment
General labouer
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:6173806
1901
1901
location
17 Chaworth Street, Nottingham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6173806
1901
1909
marriage
Isabella Swan
Source:6174416
1909
1911
children
James Billing
Source:6173801
1911
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:6173801
1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6173801
1911
1911
location
13 Alma Place, Gregson Lane, near Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6173801
1911
1915
children
Frederick Billing
Source:6174417
1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:340830
1st August 1915
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6173443
service
British Army
Corporal 2nd
13516
East Lancashire Regiment
6th east Battalion
Source:340830
service
British Army
Private
13516
East Lancashire Regiment
6th east Battalion
Source:340830
service
British Army
Private
13516
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:7318927
location
Longridge, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6173443
1915
death
Killed in Action
Memorial card states died in the Dardenelles.
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7318927
Source:6173886
Source:6173443
9th August 1915
burial
Source:7318927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Billing |
| Source | 340830 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Alma Place, Gregson Lane, near Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 17 Chaworth Street, Nottingham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Longridge, Lancashire | United Kingdom | |||
| Main Street, Pavenham, Befordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13516 | East Lancashire Regiment | 6th east Battalion | Corporal 2nd | |
| British Army | 13516 | East Lancashire Regiment | 6th east Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13516 | East 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Billing | son | 1911 | |
| Frederick Billing | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Billing | mother | ||
| James Billing | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Billing | brother | 1870 | |
| James Billing | brother | 1875 | |
| William Billing | brother | 1877 | |
| Caroline Billing | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Swan | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Memorial to Frederick Billing, 1915Detail of a memorial to Frederick Billing displayed at the Lancashire Infantry Museum, Fulwood Barracks featuring a memorial card in an elaborate frame. Transcription: "In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband and Father. Pte Frederick Billing. East Lancashire Regiment. Who fell in action at the Dardenelles, August 9th, 1915. Aged 33. His task is o'er, his work is done, and he is fully blest; He fought the fight, the victory won. And entered into rest." See War Memorials On-line for further images or contact Lancashire Infantry Museum, Preston.
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East Lancashire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Frederick Billing.Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Pavenham, Bedfordshire. Commemorated at Village War Memorial IWM Ref No. 1759More about Pavenham, Bedfordshire. Commemorated at Village War Memorial IWM Ref No. 1759
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial to Frederick Billing at Fulwood Barracks | Preston485 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial to Frederick Billing, 1915 | Preston485 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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