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We remember Frederick James Chaplin
We remember Frederick James Chaplin
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
George Gordon Chaplin
Source:7947430
14th August 1889
1890
1890
location
The Manor House Lodge, Hampton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7947431
1890 - 1914
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:7947429
1891
1892
sibling
Arthur Henry Chaplin
Source:7947430
6th December 1892
1893
sibling
Georgina May Chaplin
Source:7947430
1893
1894
sibling
Amy Winifred Chaplin
Source:7947430
1894
1895
sibling
Herbert Owen Chaplin
Source:7947430
20th November 1895
1897
sibling
Victoria Rose Chaplin
Source:7947430
1897
1899
sibling
Brian Thomas Chaplin
Source:7947430
17th December 1899
1900
sibling
Robert Evan Chaplin
Source:7947430
21st November 1900
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:7947430
1901
1902
sibling
Beatrice Kate Chaplin
Source:7947430
1902
1906
sibling
Dorothy Chaplin
Source:7947430
1906
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:7947431
1911
1914
location
LOwer Water House Farm, Cherton Fitzpaine, Red Devon
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7947399
1914
1914
appointments
Home duties 1st Royal Devonshire Yeomanry
Source:7947399
October 1914 - 5th December 1916
1914
enlistment
Tiverton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7947399
30th October 1914
1916
appointments
France 9th Royal First Devonshire Yeomanry
Source:7947399
November 1916 - February 1917
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7947399
November 1916 - May 1920
1917
appointments
On Probation 5th Field Survey Company RE
Source:7947399
25th February 1917 - 14th May 1917
1917
appointments
Computor (Class Proficient) 4th Field Survey Cmy
Source:7947399
15th May 1917 - 1st March 1918
1918
appointments
Computor (Class Skilled) 3rd Field Survey Bttn
Source:7947399
2nd March 1918 - July 1918
1918
appointments
Observer with "Meteor" (Meteorology Section of RE)
Source:7947399
July 1918 - November 1918
1918
appointments
Comutor (Class Superior) with various FS Bttns
Source:7947399
November 1918 - April 1919
1919
appointments
Motor Cyclist and Car Driver 4th Field Survey Bttn
Source:7947399
April 1919 - May 1920
1920
hospitalisation
influenza and pneumonia
Hospital/Institution
Source:7947399
29th March 1920 - 5th May 1920
1920
discharge
Source:5100912
14th August 1920
1927
marriage
Dora P Meekings
Source:7947401
1927
1932
children
A. P. K Chaplin
Source:7947447
1932
1935
children
E Chaplin
Source:7947433
1935
employment
Draughtsman
National Physical Laboratory
Bushey Park next to Hampton Court
United Kingdom
Source:7947431
employment
Draughtsman on naval projects
National Physical Laboratory
Bushey Park
United Kingdom
Source:7947399
service
British Army
Private
2815
Devonshire Yeomanry
Source:5100912
service
British Army
Private
45729
Devonshire Yeomanry
Source:5100912
service
British Army
Private
515922
Royal Engineers
Source:5100912
service
British Army
Private
45729
Devonshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5100912
1952
death
Not War Related
Lincoln
United Kingdom
Source:7947400
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Chaplin |
| Source | 7947069 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOwer Water House Farm, Cherton Fitzpaine, Red Devon | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1914 | |
| The Manor House Lodge, Hampton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1890 - 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2815 | Devonshire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 45729 | Devonshire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 515922 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 45729 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. P. K Chaplin | daughter | 1932 | |
| E Chaplin | daughter | 1935 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine - Kate Chaplin nee Thomas | mother | ||
| George Chaplin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Gordon Chaplin | brother | 14th August 1889 | |
| Arthur Henry Chaplin | brother | 6th December 1892 | |
| Georgina May Chaplin | sister | 1893 | |
| Amy Winifred Chaplin | sister | 1894 | |
| Herbert Owen Chaplin | brother | 20th November 1895 | |
| Victoria Rose Chaplin | sister | 1897 | |
| Brian Thomas Chaplin | brother | 17th December 1899 | |
| Robert Evan Chaplin | brother | 21st November 1900 | |
| Beatrice Kate Chaplin | sister | 1902 | |
| Dorothy Chaplin | sister | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora P Meekings | wife | 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | 5'8" |
Media
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Private Frederick James ChaplinFrederick James Chaplin on enlistment with Devonshire Yeomanry
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Frederick James Chaplin (on left)Frederick James Chaplin WW1 with another unidentified soldier. The photograph is a studio photograph taken in France as on the reverse is Carte Postale. There is date but F.J's Service Records show that he served in France from 1916 He is wearing the soft service cap known as the 'Trench Cap'.Contributed by:
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The Chaplin FamilyFrederick James Chaplin (back row fourth person form the left) photographed in the grounds of the family home before the wedding of his sister Amy (front row second person from the right). F.J's five brothers and his other three sisters are seen in the photograph together with his mother and fatherContributed by:
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Frederick James ChaplinPostcard photograph of Frederick James Chaplin taken in 1911, aged 21 and sent as a birthday card to a Miss Barvel, dated and signed 'Fred'.Contributed by:
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The Manor House Lodge, Hampton HillThe family home of the Chaplin family and where all the children were raised.Contributed by:
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Frederick James ChaplinFrederick James was an enthusiastic motorcyclist (as this photograph shows) after he returned in 1920 from service as motorcyclist and car driver to the Field Survey on the Rhine.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Chaplin brothers from Hampton HillMore about The Chaplin brothers from Hampton Hill
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Frederick James Chaplin | Sylvia3155 | |
| Frederick James Chaplin (on left) | Sylvia3155 | |
| The Chaplin Family | Sylvia3155 | |
| Frederick James Chaplin | Sylvia3155 | |
| The Manor House Lodge, Hampton Hill | Sylvia3155 | |
| Frederick James Chaplin | Sylvia3155 |
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