Lives of the First World War

Fred Stoakes was born on 23rd August 1892 in Tuxford, East Retford, Nottinghamshire. His father was Frederick Stoakes, a bricklayer's labourer, and his mother was Elizabeth Stoakes, formerly Slaney.

Fred Stoakes was born on 23rd August 1892 in Tuxford, East Retford, Nottinghamshire. His father was Frederick Stoakes, a bricklayer's labourer, and his mother was Elizabeth Stoakes, formerly Slaney.

On 9th December 1915, Fred Stoakes, aged 23, married Mary Gertrude Newbury, aged 21, at the Parish Church of St Thomas, Pendleton in Lancashire. Fred is a professional soldier and his residence at the time is in Tuxford. His father is Frederick Stoakes, a Platelayer (railways). Mary's father, Benjamin, is a fireman.

Created by the Army Medal Office, this Index Card records that Pte Fred Stoakes is entitled to receive The British War Medal, The Victory Medal and The 1914 Star. It also records Fred's drafting date to France, 4th November 1914, confirming that he is eligible to receive The 1914 Star. (No notes were written on the back of this Index Card).

This is a section of the British Army, WW1 Service Medal and Awards Roll which includes Pte Fred Stoakes. The volume and page number for this Roll are recorded on his Medal Index Card. The Roll confirms that Fred is entitled to The British War Medal & The Victory Medal. It also confirms that he served with The Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, in the 1st, 2nd and 9th Battalions.

The British Army, WW1 Service Medal and Awards Roll for the 1914 Star Medal, which includes Pte Fred Stoakes. The volume and page number for this Roll are recorded on his Medal Index Card. The 1914 Star was awarded to those who served in France or Belgium in 1914 between 5th August, the day after Britain's declaration of war against the Central Powers, and midnight on 22nd/23rd November, the date marking the end of the First Battle of Ypres. The Roll confirms that Fred's date of disembarkation was 4 November 1914 (France). It also confirms that at the time he was serving with the 1st Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment.

Pte Fred Stoakes' entry in this Roll, Section XIV, Salford, page 304

Pension Ledger for Pte Fred Stoakes, Notts & Derby Regiment, Regimental No. 11341. Address: 47 Brindleheath Road, Pendleton, Manchester. Date of Discharge: 20th September 1918. Disabilities: GSW Right Foot. Date of commencement of Pension: 21st September 1918.

The entries for Fred Stoakes and Mary Gertrude Stoakes in the 1939 England and Wales Register, taken on 29th September, which provides details of an estimated 40 million people residing in the country at the time. It is the only surviving record of the population between 1921 and 1951. Fred Stoakes Birth Date: 23 August 1892; Address: Lower Lodge, Swinton and Pendlebury, Lancashire; Occupation: Coal Heaver; Gertrude Mary Stoakes Birth Date: 26 Dec 1893; Occupation: Unpaid domestic duties.

This is the transcription of the entries for Fred Stoakes and Mary Gertrude Stoakes in the 1939 England and Wales Register.

Fred died on the 11th January 1961 at the Salford Royal Hospital in Pendleton. He was 68 years old. He had lived at Lower Lodge, Agecroft Road, Swinton and Pendlebury. Occupation: Retired Commissionaire for a chemical works. Causes of death: Pneumonia, Congestive Heart Failure and Left Hemiplegia. Informant: Fred's wife, Mary Gertrude Stoakes.