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We remember Frederick Samuel Howes
We remember Frederick Samuel Howes
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1885
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:8788486
1901
1901
employment
Grocer's errand boy
Source:8788486
1901
1901
location
No 5, Row 105, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8788486
1901
1904
dates
Age 18
Source:7651499
23rd March 1904
1904
enlistment
Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:7651499
23rd March 1904
1904
service
British Army
Gunner
33896
Royal Field Artillery
14th Battery
Source:7651499
23rd March 1904 - 22nd March 1912
1910
hospitalisation
Fractured nose
Hospital/Institution
Source:7651488
13th February 1910 - 3rd March 1910
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:7651461
1911
1911
employment
Soldier
India
Source:7651461
1911
1911
location
Agra Fort Barracks
India
military residence address
Source:7651461
1911
1912
location
36 Exing Rd, Canning Town, London
United Kingdom
Source:7651488
22nd March 1912
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
33896
Royal Field Artillery
8th Howitzer Brigade
Source:7651488
6th August 1914 - 24th January 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:7651499
28th November 1914 - 4th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
33896
Royal Field Artillery
27th Reserve Battery
Source:7651488
24th January 1915 - 10th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class II
33896
Royal Field Artillery
B Battery
Source:7651488
10th September 1915 - 16th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class II
33896
Royal Field Artillery
"A" Battery
Source:7651499
16th May 1916 - 6th August 1918
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4984606
25th November 1916
1917
marriage
Ellen Shine
Source:8788483
22nd September 1917
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4984606
17th April 1918
1918
location
11 Leonard St, Silvertown, Newham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7003496
1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:7651499
27th May 1918 - 9th June 1918
1918
children
Timothy
Source:7651499
11th July 1918
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:7003496
6th August 1918
employment
Labourer
Source:7651499
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8788444
1918
death
Killed in Action
112th Brigade Diary (National Archives) 7th August 1918: "Sgt Mjr Howes killed while taking up ammunition to A Bty by a bomb. Hostile planes bombed forward area between 10 and midnight."
Contay
France
Source:7003496
Source:4984606
6th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
IX. B. 20.
Source:7003496
sibling
William
Source:7651499
sibling
Mary
Source:7651499
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Samuel |
| Initials | FS |
| Last Name | Howes, |
| Source | 7003496 |
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Source | 7651488 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Leonard St, Silvertown, Newham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 36 Exing Rd, Canning Town, London | United Kingdom | known 22nd March 1912 | ||
| Agra Fort Barracks | India | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| No 5, Row 105, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33896 | Royal Field Artillery | B Battery | Warrant Officer Class II | |
| British Army | 33896 | Royal Field Artillery | 8th Howitzer Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 33896 | Royal Field Artillery | 27th Reserve Battery | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 33896 | Royal Field Artillery | 14th Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 33896 | Royal Field Artillery | "A" Battery | Warrant Officer Class II |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM and Bar | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy | son | 11th July 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Howes nee Pike | mother | ||
| Frederick William Howes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | ||
| Mary | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Shine | wife | 22nd September 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-03-23 | 5'8" |
Media
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Frederick Samuel HowesImage taken France, spring of 1918. BSM Howes Warrant Officer Class II centre of group being NCOs of A Battery 112th Brigade Royal Field Artillery
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Distinguished Conduct Medalas awarded to Frederick Samuel Howes; first in 1916 and then 1918Contributed by:
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MedalsDCM & Bar, 1914/15 Star, Service and Victory medals awarded to WOII F.S. HowesContributed by:
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NCOs of A Battery 112th Brigade RFA April 1917WOII F.S. Howes (Battery Sergeant Major) seated centreContributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 1Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France, where Frederick Howes is buried.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 2Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France, where Frederick Howes is buried.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 3Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France, where Frederick Howes is buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Unreturning Army - Field Gunners in Flanders 1917-1918More about The Unreturning Army - Field Gunners in Flanders 1917-1918
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, FranceMore about Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France
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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 | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tim42309 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Tim42309 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Tim42309 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The unreturning army | Tim42309 | |
| Description of the Rows in Great Yarmouth | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Barracks and Offices at the Red Fort, Delhi | Deborah102878 | |
| Howes family genealogy | Katherine27600 | |
| Wiki tree page for Fredrick Howes | Katherine27600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Samuel Howes | Tim42309 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Deborah102878 | |
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 | |
| Medals | Tim42309 | |
| NCOs of A Battery 112th Brigade RFA April 1917 | Tim42309 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France - 3 | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Frederick Samuel Howes
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