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We remember Francis G Westcott
We remember Francis G Westcott
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1897
sibling
Samuel Westcott Twin
Source:9581741
21st August 1897
1901
location
2 Gilbert Cottages, Fortis Green Rd, E Finchley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9581741
April 1901
1906
sibling
Alfred Westcott
Source:9581687
June 1906
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9581687
April 1911
1911
location
2 Gilbert Cottages, Fortis Green Rd, E Finchley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9581687
April 1911
1915
employment
Grocer's assistant
East Finchley
United Kingdom
Source:9581810
12th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Mill Hill
United Kingdom
Source:9581869
12th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Senior Shoesmith/cold shoer
110839
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9581828
18th February 1916 - 17th May 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9581869
21st March 1916
1919
discharge
Source:9581869
May 1919
1925
marriage
Vera Field
Source:9581644
1925
service
British Army
Driver
110899
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4706263
1982
location
22 Beechwood Drive, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9578849
27th March 1982
1982
death
Not War Related
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9578849
27th March 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis G |
| Initials | FG |
| Last Name | Westcott |
| Source | 4706263 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gilbert Cottages, Fortis Green Rd, E Finchley | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 2 Gilbert Cottages, Fortis Green Rd, E Finchley | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 22 Beechwood Drive, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th March 1982 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 110899 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 110839 | Royal Field Artillery | Senior Shoesmith/cold shoer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mary Westcott | mother | ||
| Samuel James Westcott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Westcott | brother | June 1906 | |
| Samuel Westcott TWIN | brother | 21st August 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Field | wife | 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-12 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Francis George Westcott (aka Frank)My cousin (once removed) as Best Man at his Cousin's wedding, 30th October 1943, Watford, Herts.Contributed by:
Michael90147 -
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Francis George WestcottMy cousin (once removed). Enlarged from a photo taken with his brother Samuel. The 3 overseas service stripes seen in the original photo (also uploaded) indicate a date toward the end of the War.
Contributed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Will Service 1858 - 1996 | Michael90147 | |
| UK General Register Office Register of Deaths (index only) via ancestry.co.uk | Michael90147 | |
| UK General Register Office (index only) for Marriages via ancestry.co.uk | Michael90147 | |
| UK Census for England & Wales 1911 (via Ancestry) | Michael90147 | |
| UK Census for England & Wales 1901 (via Ancestry) | Michael90147 | |
| Short Service Attestation Army form B2505 | Michael90147 | |
| Descriptive Report on Enlistment and Statement of the Services via ancestry.co.uk | Michael90147 | |
| Casualty form Active Service Army form B103 via ancestry.co.uk | Michael90147 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis and Samuel Westcott (twins) | Michael90147 | |
| Francis George Westcott (aka Frank) | Michael90147 | |
| The last photo ? | Michael90147 | |
| Francis George Westcott | Michael90147 |
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