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We remember Frank Westcott
We remember Frank Westcott
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Samuel James Westcott
Source:9566649
25th June 1874
1876
sibling
Kitty Or Bessie Westcott
Source:9608948
1876
1882
sibling
John Westcott
Source:9566649
14th December 1882
1888
sibling
Ernest Westcott
Source:9566649
28th October 1888
1893
1916
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9610525
15th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
8666
Bedfordshire Regiment
5th Reserve
Source:9610525
15th November 1916 - 17th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9610525
1st February 1917 - 12th September 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
40380
South Wales Borderers
10th Bttn
Source:9610525
17th February 1917 - 15th October 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9610525
24th July 1917 - 27th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound, upper left arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:9610525
31st July 1917
1918
hospitalisation
GSW left arm (again)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9610525
12th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
40380
South Wales Borderers
3rd Bttn
Source:9610525
15th October 1918 - 16th December 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9610525
16th December 1919
1923
marriage
Beatrice May Ensten
Source:9566684
1923
1924
children
Joan Westcott
Source:9566684
1924
1939
employment
Milk roundsman
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9608860
September 1939
1971
location
41 Grover Rd, Watford, Herts , at death
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9578816
28th July 1971
1971
death
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9578816
28th July 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Westcott |
| Source | 4706245 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Grover Rd, Watford, Herts , at death | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th July 1971 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40380 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd Bttn | Private | |
| British Army | 8666 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 5th Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 40380 | South Wales Borderers | 10th Bttn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Westcott | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Westcott nee Williams | mother | ||
| Samuel westcott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel James Westcott | brother | 25th June 1874 | |
| John Westcott | brother | 14th December 1882 | |
| Ernest Westcott | brother | 28th October 1888 | |
| Kitty Or Bessie Westcott | sister | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice May Ensten | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-26 | 5'3" |
Media
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Frank Westcottscan of his entry in the National Roll of the Great War vol 5
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Frank WestcottFrank Westcott at his brother Ernest's wedding, Watford, 1913
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Victory & British War Medals RollVictory & British War Medals Roll Page inc Frank Westcott, p3685bContributed by:
Michael90147
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census | Michael90147 | |
| UK General Registration Office (index only) | Michael90147 | |
| Find a Will Service 1858 - 1996 | Michael90147 | |
| 1939 Register of England & Wales | Michael90147 | |
| 1891 Census for England & Wales | Michael90147 | |
| National Roll of the Great War | Michael90147 | |
| Military Records | Michael90147 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Westcott | Michael90147 | |
| Frank Westcott | Michael90147 | |
| Frank Westcott c 1926 | Michael90147 | |
| Victory & British War Medals Roll | Michael90147 |
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