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We remember Frederick John Wright
We remember Frederick John Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1863
1871
location
84 Perryfield Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9369832
1871
1881
location
24 Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9369831
1881
1889
marriage
Sarah Charlotte Huxstep
Source:9369824
7th April 1889
1890
service
British Army
Private
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Volunteer Battalion
Source:9369807
2nd April 1890
1891
children
Frederick Charles Wright
Source:9369829
1891
1892
children
George William Wright
Source:9369827
1892
1893
service
British Army
Corporal
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Volunteer Battalion
Source:9369807
1st February 1893
1893
children
Sydney Coleman Wright
Source:9369827
1893
1895
children
Frank Morris Wright
Source:9369827
1895
1897
children
Ethel Mary Wright
Source:9369827
1897
1899
children
Albert Huxstep Wright
Source:9369827
1899
1900
children
Leonard Fawkes Wright
Source:9369827
1900
1900
service
British Army
Sergeant
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Volunteer Battalion
Source:9369807
1st November 1900 - 31st March 1908
1901
location
Grove Green, Boxley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9369827
1901
1903
children
Donald Casswell Wright
Source:9369826
2nd June 1903
1908
service
British Army
Serjeant
197
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
4th Battalion
Source:9369807
4th April 1908
1911
location
Grove Green, Boxley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9369826
1911
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
197
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1/4th Battalion
Source:9369807
5th August 1914
1914
location
Grove Green, Boxley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9369807
5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Quartermaster Sergeant
197
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1/4th Battalion
Source:9369807
18th September 1914
1918
service
British Army
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant
200034
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1/4th Battalion
Source:9369807
14th October 1918 - 26th March 1920
1919
location
Grove Green, Boxley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9369807
1st October 1919
1920
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9369807
26th May 1920
1920
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9369807
3rd August 1920
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
197
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:4895719
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
200034
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:4895719
service
British Army
Life Guards
Source:9369807
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 9369807 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 84 Perryfield Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1871 | |
| Grove Green, Boxley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Grove Green, Boxley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Grove Green, Boxley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th August 1914 | |
| Grove Green, Boxley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st October 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 197 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 200034 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | Life Guards | ||||
| British Army | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Volunteer Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Volunteer Battalion | Corporal | ||
| British Army | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Volunteer Battalion | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 197 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 4th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 197 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1/4th Battalion | Quartermaster Sergeant | |
| British Army | 197 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1/4th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 200034 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1/4th Battalion | Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Charles Wright | son | 1891 | |
| George William Wright | son | 1892 | |
| Sydney Coleman Wright | son | 1893 | |
| Frank Morris Wright | son | 1895 | |
| Ethel Mary Wright | daughter | 1897 | |
| Albert Huxstep Wright | son | 1899 | |
| Leonard Fawkes Wright | son | 1900 | |
| Donald Casswell Wright | son | 2nd June 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Charlotte Huxstep | wife | 7th April 1889 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Service Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Marriage Jun 1889 for Frederick John Wright | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Boxley, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1901 census Boxley, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1891 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1871 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| Boxley Parish Volunteers 1914 - 1918 World War I for Frederick Wright | Bearsted33934 |
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