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We remember Fred Stansfield
We remember Fred Stansfield
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1871
location
Houghton Magna, nr Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8992566
2nd April 1871
1889
service
British Army
Private
2688
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8992525
8th December 1889 - 9th May 1892
1895
marriage
Letitia Todd
Source:8992460
3rd June 1895 - 1908
1899
children
Annie Stansfield
Source:7609969
28th September 1899
1901
children
Frederick Walter Stansfield
Source:7609969
6th July 1901
1909
marriage
Eliza Eleanor formerly Davies
Source:7609969
11th December 1909 - 18th January 1917
1911
location
32 Blythe Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7609981
31st March 1911
1911
location
37 Dearne Terrace, Worsbro' Bridge, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7609975
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Skilled Wheelwright
Worsborough Dale, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7609969
4th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7609969
4th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
103844
Royal Engineers
146th Army Troops Company
Source:7609969
4th June 1915 - 25th August 1917
1915
location
18 Clarkson Street, Worsbro' Dale, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7609969
4th June 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7609969
6th October 1915
1917
death
Died of wounds
Bomb
Belgium
Source:7033167
Source:7609969
25th August 1917
children
John Evans
Source:8992452
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
VIII. F. 8.
Source:7033167
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Stansfield |
| Source | 4231287 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Clarkson Street, Worsbro' Dale, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th June 1915 | |
| 32 Blythe Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1911 | |
| 37 Dearne Terrace, Worsbro' Bridge, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Houghton Magna, nr Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2688 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 103844 | Royal Engineers | 146th Army Troops Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Evans | stepson | ||
| Annie Stansfield | daughter | 28th September 1899 | |
| Frederick Walter Stansfield | son | 6th July 1901 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| George Stansfield | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letitia Todd | wife | 3rd June 1895 | |
| Eliza Eleanor formerly Davies | wife | 11th December 1909 |
Media
Media
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Fred Stansfield from Barnsley ChronicleA newspaper photo of a man in uniform, his cap showing a KOYLI badge. From the Barnsley Chronicle 15 September 1917 with thanks to Barnsley Archives.
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Fred Stansfield's name on Worbro' War MemorialDark red speckled, highly polished cylindrical column with names carved. Little contrast, very reflective, difficult to photograph. Can see "Stansfield F" six names down from the top.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Men from Worsbrough Bridge and DaleMore about Barnsley - Men from Worsbrough Bridge and Dale
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Barnsley - Men who fell during 3rd Battle of Ypres - including PasschendaeleMore about Barnsley - Men who fell during 3rd Battle of Ypres - including Passchendaele
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Register of Soldiers' Effects | Linda571 | |
| Marriage Register of St Mary's Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - Worsbro' Dale War Memorial | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 on Find My Past | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| 1871 census for Houghton Magna, near Barnsley, Yorkshire | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Stansfield from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| Fred Stansfield's name on Worbro' War Memorial | Linda571 |
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