Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Frederick Charles Bird
We remember Frederick Charles Bird
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1885
sibling
Harry Bird
Source:9397754
1885
1891
location
34 John Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9397754
April 1891
1900
marriage
Eliza Mars
Source:9398718
23rd July 1900
1900
children
Edward Bird
Source:9397642
29th August 1900
1901
children
Frederick John Henry Bird
Source:9397642
18th January 1901
1901
location
31 Glebe Place, Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9398693
April 1901
1904
children
Violet Bird
Source:9397642
14th August 1904
1911
location
31 King Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9397899
April 1911 - 4th September 1951
1913
children
William Sidney Bird
Source:9397642
22nd June 1913
1915
employment
House Painter
Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9397642
12th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9397642
12th December 1915
1916
children
Beatrice Edith Bird
Source:9397642
9th August 1916
1917
employment
Ship's Painter
Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9397642
20th February 1917
1917
events
Absent from Parade
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:9397642
11th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
70816
Royal Welch Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:9397642
26th May 1917 - 4th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
70816
Royal Welch Fusiliers
17th Service Battalion
Source:9397642
5th September 1917 - 6th January 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9397642
5th September 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
443563
Labour Corps
828th Area Employment Company
Source:9397642
7th January 1918 - 27th July 1919
1939
employment
Painter and Decorator
Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9397801
1939
service
British Army
Source:9397642
1951
death
East Glamorgan area
United Kingdom
Source:9397899
Source:9397919
4th September 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Charles |
| Initials | FC |
| Last Name | Bird |
| Source | 9397771 |
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Source | 9397771 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Glebe Place, Penarth, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1901 | |
| 31 King Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | their own address | April 1911 - 4th September 1951 | |
| 34 John Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 70816 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 17th Service Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 70816 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 443563 | Labour Corps | 828th Area Employment Company | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Sidney Bird | son | 22nd June 1913 | |
| Edward Bird | son | 29th August 1900 | |
| Frederick John Henry Bird | son | 18th January 1901 | |
| Violet Bird | daughter | 14th August 1904 | |
| Beatrice Edith Bird | daughter | 9th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Willicombe Bird | father | ||
| Emma Elizabeth Sutton Fear | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bird | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Mars | wife | 23rd July 1900 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War ‘Burnt Documents’ WO363 | Colin6854 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for Frederick Bird | Colin6854 | |
| 1911 census - Bird household | Colin6854 | |
| 1891 census Bird household | Colin6854 | |
| Baptism Register - Frederick Charles Bird | Colin6854 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register for Frederick Bird | Colin6854 | |
| GRO/ONS Marriage Certificate Index for Frederick Bird | Colin6854 | |
| GRO/ONS Marriage Certificate Index for Eliza Mars | Colin6854 | |
| National Probate Calendar - Frederick Bird | Colin6854 | |
| Index to GRO/ONS Death Registers - Frederick Bird | Colin6854 | |
| Index to Bath and North East Somerset Birth Registers for Frederick Charles Bird | Colin6854 | |
| Index to Bath and North East Somerset Marriage Registers for Frederick Willicombe Bird | Colin6854 | |
| 1901 census - Bird household | Colin6854 | |
| Index to GRO/ONS Birth Registers - Eliza Mars | Colin6854 | |
| Link to Brother's (Acting Sergeant Major Henry Sydney Bird, DCM) Life Story | Colin6854 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| f. bird. ww1 medal. | paul234 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
