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We remember James Francis Known As Frank Brennan
We remember James Francis Known As Frank Brennan
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Winifred Brennan
Source:8653703
1885
1888
sibling
Gertrude Brennan
Source:8653703
1888
1892
sibling
Beatrice Brennan
Source:8653703
1892
1896
sibling
Cecilia Brennan
Source:8653703
1896
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8653703
1901
1901
sibling
Florence Ann Brennan
Source:8653703
1901
1901
location
12, Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8653703
1901
1909
sibling
Bernard Brennan
Source:8653706
1909
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8653706
1911
1911
employment
Printer Cutter in Xmas Card Industry
Stationary Manufacturer
Accrington, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8653706
1911
1911
location
64, Park Rd, Accrington, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8653706
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8653666
1915
1915
location
47, Senior St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7265713
18th December 1915
service
British Army
Private
6379
East Lancashire Regiment
7th east Battalion
Source:483800
service
British Army
Corporal
6379
East Lancashire Regiment
7th east Battalion
Source:483800
service
British Army
Corporal
6379
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:7265713
1915
death
Killed in Action
Richebourg St Vaast
France
Source:7265713
Source:7959978
18th December 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7265713
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 47, Senior St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th December 1915 | |
| 64, Park Rd, Accrington, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6379 | East Lancashire Regiment | 7th east Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6379 | East Lancashire Regiment | 7th east Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 6379 | East Lancashire Regiment | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brennan | father | ||
| Jane Annie Brennan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Brennan | sister | 1885 | |
| Gertrude Brennan | sister | 1888 | |
| Beatrice Brennan | sister | 1892 | |
| Cecilia Brennan | sister | 1896 | |
| Florence Ann Brennan | sister | 1901 | |
| Bernard Brennan | brother | 1909 |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Corporal Brennan.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Corporal Frank Brennan. Transcription: NAME: Frank Brennan. ADDRESS: Senior Street (Son of Robert & Annie Brennan). BORN: Accrington. REGIMENT: 7th Bn The East Lancashire Regiment. RANK & NUMBER: Corporal 6379. DATE OF DEATH: Killed in Action 18th December 1915. PLACE WHERE KILLED: Richebourg St.Vaast. INTERRED: St.Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Polt 2, Row H, Grave No 3. Situated at Richebourg L’Avoue, France (about 6 miles NE of Bethune). AUTHORITY: Soldiers Died in the Great War Part 35 Cemetery Register (War Graves Commission). JEGH
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St Vaast Post Military CemeteryTaken from the CWCG website, Franks Burial placeContributed by:
Preston43148
Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster war memorials | Preston43148 | |
| Accrington pals Roo of Honour | Preston43148 | |
| His death plaque being sold on eBay | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Corporal Brennan. | Preston485 | |
| St Vaast Post Military Cemetery | Preston43148 |
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