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We remember Joseph Frain Webster
We remember Joseph Frain Webster
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
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2nd December 1892
1914
dates
Age 21
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30th October 1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Gordon Highlanders
2nd Battalion
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
3rd Battalion
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1914
death
Killed in Action
Gheluvelt
Belgium
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30th October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Addenda Panel 57
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Frain |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Webster |
| Source | 8923681 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Francis Webster | father |
Media
Media
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Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap BadgeRoyal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Joseph Webster.
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Joseph Webster is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Joseph Webster is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Joseph Webster is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Joseph Webster is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Joseph Webster is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Joseph Webster.Contributed by:
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James Frain WebsterJames Webster - Taken from the Arbroath and District Roll of Honour.
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Gordon Highlanders - 2nd BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 2nd Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Joseph Frain Webster | Hannah21187 | |
| Arbroath and District Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| James Frain Webster | Vincent96527 |
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