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We remember Frank Blaney
We remember Frank Blaney
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1898
appointments
Sapper, Royal Engineers
Source:7617731
11th May 1898 - 21st July 1898
1898
location
Royal Engineers, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6149614
21st July 1898
1904
children
Harold Blaney
Source:6149710
8th June 1904
1907
children
Lilian May Blaney
Source:6149710
10th March 1907
1910
children
Emily --Winnie Blaney
Source:6149710
27th June 1910
1912
children
Frank Blaney
Source:6149710
24th May 1912
1914
enlistment
Stoke-on-Trent
United Kingdom
Source:6149746
24th March 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2363
North Staffordshire Regiment
5th Battalion (Territorial)
Source:6149621
24th March 1914
1914
dates
Age 34
Source:381767
20th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
S/14435
Rifle Brigade
15th Battalion
Source:6149677
2nd November 1915 - 21st February 1916
1916
employment
Joiner
Self employed
Newcastle under Lyme
United Kingdom
Source:6149710
22nd February 1916
1916
dates
Age 38
Source:6149677
2nd May 1916
1917
location
5 Horton Street, Newcastle under Lyme
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7618073
20th July 1917
hospitalisation
Partial disablement --lung deficiency
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149677
1944
death
Not War Related
Gas poisoning
Newcastle-under-Lyme
United Kingdom
Source:381767
17th February 1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Blaney |
| Source | 381767 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Horton Street, Newcastle under Lyme | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th July 1917 | |
| Royal Engineers, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 21st July 1898 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2363 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 5th Battalion (Territorial) | Private | |
| British Army | S/14435 | Rifle Brigade | 15th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Blaney | son | 8th June 1904 | |
| Lilian May Blaney | daughter | 10th March 1907 | |
| Frank Blaney | son | 24th May 1912 | |
| Emily --Winnie Blaney | daughter | 27th June 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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Frank Blaney ( with baby son Harold )Taken in Charleston USA 1900. Frank Blaney was a musician, dancer.
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Army Discharge Papers 1898Frank was a sapper in the Royal Engineers before 1900 and transferred to the Territorial Army Reserve until August 1914Contributed by:
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Certificate on leaving the army due to ill healthEnabled Frank to prove he had lawfully been retired from the armyContributed by:
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Medical ReportDescribes Frank Blaney having to be discharged due to osteoarthritisContributed by:
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Silver War badge confirmationLabel which accompanied Frank Blaney's Silver War BadgeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Rob23648 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Blaney ( with baby son Harold ) | Rob23648 | |
| Army Discharge Papers 1898 | Rob23648 | |
| Frank Blaney's pay book Rifle Brigade | Rob23648 | |
| Certificate on leaving the army due to ill health | Rob23648 | |
| Army pension records | Rob23648 | |
| Soldier's Pay book cover | Rob23648 | |
| Medical Report | Rob23648 | |
| Enlistment into Territorial Reserve | Rob23648 | |
| Enlistment March 1915 | Rob23648 | |
| Frank Bkaney | Rob23648 | |
| Frank Bkaney | Rob23648 | |
| Frank Blaney service record 1898 | Rob23648 | |
| Silver War badge confirmation | Rob23648 | |
| Frank Blaney | Rob23648 | |
| Medal Card | Rob23648 |
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