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We remember Francis John Bottomley
We remember Francis John Bottomley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1889
sibling
Florence Bottomley
Source:9642458
1889
1911
employment
Clerk
Source:9642458
1911
1911
location
125, St. Stephen's Street, Copley, Halifax.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9642458
1911
1911
location
Source:9642458
1911
1911
marriage
Sarah Elizabeth Smith
Source:9642399
19th July 1911
1917
location
121, St. Stephen's Street, Copley, Halifax
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9642320
1917
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:9597534
21st November 1917
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:9642312
21st November 1917
employment
Chorister
St Stephens Church
Copley
United Kingdom
Source:9642312
employment
Organist
St Stephens Church
Copley
United Kingdom
Source:9642312
service
British Army
Private
25005
West Riding Regiment
Source:425271
service
British Army
Private
25005
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment
2/4th Battalion
Source:9642320
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed in Action in France during Battle of Cambrai.
Cambrai
France
Source:9597534
21st November 1917
burial
Cambrai
France
Source:9597534
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Bottomley |
| Source | 9597534 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121, St. Stephen's Street, Copley, Halifax | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| 125, St. Stephen's Street, Copley, Halifax. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25005 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 25005 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment | 2/4th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Hannah Bottomley | mother | ||
| John Thomas Bottomley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Bottomley | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth Smith | wife | 19th July 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Memorial in St. Stephen's Church, Copley.Memorial to Francis Bottomley in Chancel of St. Stephen's Church, Copley. Inscription reads : 'Obedient unto death for God, King and Country. 1918. This memorial is dedicated to the Glory of God and proud memory of Francis John Bottomley who was a Chorister for 17 years and Organist and Choirmaster for 10 years at this Church. Killed in action in France. November 21st 1917. Aged 34 years. R.I.P.
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Mmorial to Francis Bottomley, CopleyMemorial to Francis Bottomley in Chancel of St. Stephen's Church, Copley. Inscription reads : 'Obedient unto death for God, King and Country. 1918. This memorial is dedicated to the Glory of God and proud memory of Francis John Bottomley who was a Chorister for 17 years and Organist and Choirmaster for 10 years at this Church. Killed in action in France. November 21st 1917. Aged 34 years. R.I.P
Contributed by:
Lyndon57614
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| F J Bottomley's war record | Lyndon57614 | |
| Marriage Record | Lyndon57614 | |
| 1911 Census | Lyndon57614 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War | Lyndon57614 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial in St. Stephen's Church, Copley. | Lyndon57614 | |
| Mmorial to Francis Bottomley, Copley | Lyndon57614 |
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