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We remember Frederick Stanley Potter
We remember Frederick Stanley Potter
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Charles Gerald Potter
Source:8721368
1887
1888
birth
Source:8721285
12th January 1888
1911
location
37 St Mary's Grove, Chiswick
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8721368
1911
1913
service
British Army
337
Reserve Battery
Source:8721421
1913
1913
commission
Temporary
Source:8721429
9th November 1913
1914
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8721429
9th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8721406
August 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8721406
20th August 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
C
Source:8721436
2nd January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Slightly wounded by shrapnel in Ypres
Hospital/Institution
Source:8721443
4th February 1916
1919
discharge
Source:9185370
21st October 1919
employment
Stock Exchange Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:8721368
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3563347
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Horse Artillery/Honourable Artillery Company
Source:3563347
1945
death
Unknown
Source:9185378
12th June 1945
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 St Mary's Grove, Chiswick | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Horse Artillery/Honourable Artillery Company | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 337 | Reserve Battery | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | C | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Emily Potter | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Gerald Potter | brother | 1887 |
Media
Media
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HAC admission registerA copy of the HAC admissions register, showing Frederick Stanley Potter with a DOB of 12/01/1888
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1911 CensusCopy of the 1911 census showing Frederick Stanley Potter, age 23, living at 37 St Mary's Grove, Chiswick. His occupation is given as clerk in the Stock Exchange.Contributed by:
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Copy of Medal Card Showing Deployment to FranceMedal card showing Lt Potter being entitled to the 1915 star. A wealth of other useful information is also contained, such as the date first deployed and brigades served in.Contributed by:
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HAC record cardRecord card showing service in both a Reserve battery in 1913 and later the RFA in 1915. Shows service number in top right of 337.Contributed by:
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Page from the London Gazette report commisionShows a temporary commission to 2nd Lieutenant in 1914Contributed by:
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War Diary Entry from 108th BrigadeThis war diary entry shows Lt Potter in Alquines being transferred to 107 brigade.Contributed by:
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Diary of 107th Brigade showing Lt Potter woundedDetails an event in Ypres where LT Potter is slightly wounded by shrapnel.Contributed by:
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Wounded a YpresA page from the 107 war diary recording that Lt F S Potter was wounded 4/2/16Contributed by:
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DischargeA picture of protection Certificate giving details of the discharge of F S potterContributed by:
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Probate record for F S PotterRecords the death of Frederick Stanley Potter, with his estate being inherited by his brother.Contributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| HAC admission register | Philip99282 | |
| Birth Register Showing Frederick Stanley Potter | Philip99282 | |
| 1911 Census | Philip99282 | |
| Copy of Medal Card Showing Deployment to France | Philip99282 | |
| HAC record card | Philip99282 | |
| Page from the London Gazette report commision | Philip99282 | |
| War Diary Entry from 108th Brigade | Philip99282 | |
| Diary of 107th Brigade showing Lt Potter wounded | Philip99282 | |
| Wounded a Ypres | Philip99282 | |
| Discharge | Philip99282 | |
| Probate record for F S Potter | Philip99282 | |
| Birth Certificate | Philip99282 | |
| 1911 census | Philip99282 |
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