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We remember Frederick Sheffield
We remember Frederick Sheffield
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
James Sheffield
Source:8545231
1875
1879
sibling
Rose Sheffield
Source:8545231
1879
1882
sibling
William Sheffield
Source:8545231
1882
1889
1891
location
51 Moselle Avenue, Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8545231
5th April 1891
1911
employment
Boot Salesman
Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8544993
28th December 1911
1911
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8544993
28th December 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
6351
Middlesex Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8544993
28th December 1911 - 9th July 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
L/14164
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8544993
10th July 1912 - 12th January 1915
1912
location
5 Milton Road, Tottenham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544993
10th July 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3995533
9th November 1914 - 12th January 1915
1914
events
Field General Court Martial
Military Discipline
La Flinque
France
Pte Sheffieldl was convicted and sentenced to be shot. He was executed on 12 Jan 1915.
Source:8573362
31st December 1914 - 31st December 1914
1915
death
Death by firing squad (FGCM)
France
Source:8544448
Source:7724642
12th January 1915
burial
Le Touret, Pas de Calais
France
Panels 31 and 32
Source:7724642
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Sheffield |
| Source | 3995533 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Milton Road, Tottenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th July 1912 | |
| 51 Moselle Avenue, Wood Green, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6351 | Middlesex Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/14164 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Sheffield | mother | ||
| James Sheffield | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Sheffield | sister | 1879 | |
| James Sheffield | brother | 1875 | |
| William Sheffield | brother | 1882 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-12-28 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-07-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914More about 23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Register of Soldier's Effects | Gordon760 | |
| 23 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters, War Diary Nov - Dec 1914 | Gordon760 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shot at Dawn | David1424 | |
| Shot at Dawn | David1424 |
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