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We remember Francis George Shearman
We remember Francis George Shearman
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7014526
1891
1893
sibling
John Henry Shearman
Source:8640441
1893
1900
sibling
Phyllis Shearman
Source:8640441
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8640441
31st March 1901
1912
dates
Age 20
Source:8644730
11th March 1912
1914
employment
Blacksmith
Vickers
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:8645809
1914
1916
location
63, Sheffield Road, Wadsley Bridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8645809
1916
service
British Army
Driver
906
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3993260
1916
death
Killed in Action
Wounded on 22 October 1916 and died of his wounds on 24 October. His dying message, reported in the Sheffield Independent was "Tell them not to worry too much, as I have done my share and am glad".
Source:7014526
Source:8645809
24th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7014526
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis George |
| Initials | FG |
| Last Name | Shearman |
| Source | 8644733 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63, Sheffield Road, Wadsley Bridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 906 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor | mother | ||
| Frank Shearman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Shearman | brother | 1893 | |
| Phyllis Shearman | sister | 1900 |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Maureen23160 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Maureen23160 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Maureen23160 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Independent Newspaper | Maureen23160 |
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