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We remember Frank William Tancock
We remember Frank William Tancock
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1901
employment
Footman
Benjamin Winthrope
Knitbury, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9395196
1901
1901
location
Barton Court House, Knitbury, Berkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9395196
1901
1902
marriage
Nellie Crocker
Source:9395163
1902
1914
employment
Motor Lorry Driver
Source:9395150
14th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:9395152
14th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
M2/019243
Army Service Corps
Source:9395150
14th November 1914
1914
location
Edmondham, Cranbourne, Salisbury
United Kingdom
Source:9395150
14th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9395150
18th November 1914 - 23rd June 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9395152
14th August 1915
1918
death
Source:9395159
27th January 1918
burial
Spleen, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9395159
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Tancock |
| Source | 9395152 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court House, Knitbury, Berkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Edmondham, Cranbourne, Salisbury | United Kingdom | known 14th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/019243 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Crocker | wife | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frank Tancock.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frank Tancock.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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