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We remember Francis A.k.a. Frank Jacob Schenkel
We remember Francis A.k.a. Frank Jacob Schenkel
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
Sussex Road, Islington, London, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8563076
2nd April 1891
1892
sibling
Godfrey W Schenkel
Source:8563068
1892
1895
sibling
Charles James Schenkel
Source:8563068
1895
1901
location
304, New Chester Road, Sunlight, Lower Bebington, Wirral, Cheshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8563068
2nd April 1901
1911
location
286 New Chester Road, Lower Bebington, Cheshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8563068
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Engineer
Lever Brothers
Port Sunlight
United Kingdom
Source:9036857
15th February 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9032780
15th February 1915
1915
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:9032780
15th February 1915 - 19th November 1917
1915
service
British Army
Private
12880
Royal Fusiliers
25th Battalion
Source:9032780
1915 - 1916
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12880
Royal Fusilliers
25th Battalion
Source:9032780
4th June 1915 - 4th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
East African Unit
Source:9032780
4th July 1916 - 4th November 1916
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:8563117
4th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Honorary Lieutenant
East African Force
Source:9032780
4th November 1916 - 19th November 1917
1919
location
1, Oakbank Rd., Sefton Park, Liverpool, England.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8563079
1919
education
Birkenhead Institute
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8770526
1917
death
Died of wounds
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:8563079
Source:9032780
19th November 1917
burial
Tanzania, United Republic of
3. G. 9
Source:8563079
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis A.k.a. Frank Jacob |
| Initials | FAFJ |
| Last Name | Schenkel |
| Source | 8941309 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Oakbank Rd., Sefton Park, Liverpool, England. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 | |
| 286 New Chester Road, Lower Bebington, Cheshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 304, New Chester Road, Sunlight, Lower Bebington, Wirral, Cheshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| Sussex Road, Islington, London, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East African Unit | Lance Corporal | |||
| British Army | 12880 | Royal Fusiliers | 25th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12880 | Royal Fusilliers | 25th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | East African Force | Honorary Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank J Schenkel | father | ||
| Emily Florence Schenkel nee Julier | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles James Schenkel | brother | 1895 | |
| Godfrey W Schenkel | brother | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-15 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Birkenhead Institute Roll of HonourBrass Roll of Honour now hanging in Birkenhead Central Library
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Image of Port Sunlight War MemorialMemorial commemorating the employees of Lever Brothers who gave their life in WW1Contributed by:
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Head and shoulders photo of R SchenkelPhotograph of F Schenkel from Birkenhead News obituary
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Company magazine mention.Article mentioning F Schenkel by a fellow member of the regiment in Lever Bros. Company magazine (Progress)Contributed by:
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Birkenhead Institute War MemorialNew Memorial in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead to 88 Old Boys of Birkenhead Institute who died in WW1Contributed by:
Alun44477
Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead Institute Whetstone Lane Roll of Honour 1914-1919More about Birkenhead Institute Whetstone Lane Roll of Honour 1914-1919
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Findmypast Link to 1901 census | Alun44477 | |
| Findmypast Link to 1891 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Entry | Alun44477 | |
| Merseyside Roll of Honour Website entry | Alun44477 | |
| London Gazette Entry 22 March 1918 | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Institute Roll of Honour | Alun44477 | |
| Image of Port Sunlight War Memorial | Alun44477 | |
| Head and shoulders photo of R Schenkel | Alun44477 | |
| Company magazine mention. | Alun44477 | |
| Birkenhead Institute War Memorial | Alun44477 |
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