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We remember Francis J Peers
We remember Francis J Peers
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1917
enlistment
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:3461383
12th February 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8820738
14th August 1918 - 8th November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Amputation of right arm at elbow resulting from shrapnel
Hospital/Institution
Source:3461383
14th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:3461383
17th July 1919
1925
children
Francis Geoffrey Peers
Source:8820733
8th March 1925
1933
children
Audrey Eileen Mary Peers
Source:8820733
13th January 1933
marriage
Catherine Millidge
Source:8820733
service
British Army
Private
44219
London Regiment
Source:3461383
service
British Army
Private
44219
East Surrey Regiment
Source:3461383
1962
death
Not War Related
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:3461383
9th December 1962
burial
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:3461383
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis J |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Peers |
| Source | 3461383 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 44219 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 44219 | East Surrey Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Geoffrey Peers | son | 8th March 1925 | |
| Audrey Eileen Mary Peers | daughter | 13th January 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Anne Peers | mother | ||
| William Henry Peers | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Millidge | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-07-17 | 5'5" |
Media
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Francis James Peers Baptism RecordAll Saints Parish Coventry Baptism Record 1899.
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Pte Frank PeersOld family photograph. I understand these type of pictures were usually taken before troops went overseas, so probably spring 1918
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Silver War Badge RecordThis shows Frank Peers was awarded the Silver War Badge No. 256657 on 28 July 1919Contributed by:
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During training?I think this may have been taken during training, in which case it is probably at the 95th Training Reserve base at Chiseldon (near Swindon Wilts).Contributed by:
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Peers grave CoventryThis is the grave of Francis and Catherine Peers grave in Coventry. The ashes of their son Geoffrey were added in 2015.Contributed by:
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Princesse HenrietteThis is the ship which took Frank over to Boulogne (probably from Folkestone as Dover handled the hospital ships and the wounded returning from the front).Contributed by:
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H.M.H.S St DavidThis is the hospital ship which brought Frank back to Britain.Contributed by:
Gregory109084
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Francis James Peers Baptism Record | Gregory109084 | |
| Pte Frank Peers | Gregory109084 | |
| Silver War Badge Record | Gregory109084 | |
| Discharge Certificate | Gregory109084 | |
| During training? | Gregory109084 | |
| Peers grave Coventry | Gregory109084 | |
| Princesse Henriette | Gregory109084 | |
| H.M.H.S St David | Gregory109084 |
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