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We remember Frank Oliver Blake
We remember Frank Oliver Blake
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1890
sibling
Edward Blake
Source:6172030
July 1890
1891
location
Old Hall Cottages, Village Street, Fornham St Martin, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6172030
1891
1892
sibling
Bessie Blake
Source:6172051
May 1892
1893
sibling
Florence Ella Blake
Source:6172051
October 1893
1895
sibling
George Blake
Source:6172051
October 1895
1897
sibling
Albert Blake
Source:6172051
January 1897
1898
sibling
Esther Agnes Blake
Source:6172051
April 1898
1900
sibling
Harry Ernest Blake
Source:6172051
January 1900
1901
location
The Street, Horningsheath, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6172051
31st March 1901
1909
commission
Source:6172063
1909
1909
employment
Baker
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6172063
19th August 1909
1909
enlistment
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
Source:6172063
19th August 1909
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
11262
2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:376078
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
11262
2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:376078
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
11262
Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment
2nd battalion
Source:376078
service
British Army
Serjeant
11262
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
Source:7414928
1914
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7414928
Source:6172063
1st December 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7414928
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hall Cottages, Village Street, Fornham St Martin, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| The Street, Horningsheath, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11262 | 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 11262 | 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 11262 | Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment | 2nd battalion | Acting Sergeant | |
| British Army | 11262 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Elizabeth Whistelcraft | mother | ||
| Harry Brooks Blake | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Blake | brother | July 1890 | |
| Bessie Blake | sister | May 1892 | |
| Florence Ella Blake | sister | October 1893 | |
| George Blake | brother | October 1895 | |
| Albert Blake | brother | January 1897 | |
| Esther Agnes Blake | sister | April 1898 | |
| Harry Ernest Blake | brother | January 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-08-17 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lives of the first world war: Geroge Blake | Katherine27600 |
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