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We remember Frank Histed
We remember Frank Histed
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Charles Histed
Source:5501302
1877
1883
sibling
Alfred Histed
Source:5501302
1883
1887
sibling
Maud Histed
Source:5501302
1887
1890
sibling
Bertie Histed
Source:5501302
1890
1891
sibling
Joseph Histed
Source:5501302
1891
1892
sibling
Lily Friend
Histed
Source:6149720
1892
1894
sibling
Ernest Histed
Source:5501302
1894
1897
sibling
Arthur Histed
Source:5501302
1897
1898
1898
location
10 Hill Place, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5500110
28th August 1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:5501302
1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:5507034
1911
1911
location
10 Hill Place, Old Town, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5507034
1911
1913
employment
Brewery Labourer
George Partridge manager
Old Palace Road, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6149720
April 1913
1914
events
Territorial Force
Enlistment
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
This information comes from information sort by the Special Reserve from Frank's TA Commander dated 30 March 1914.
Source:6149720
26th February 1914
1914
dates
Age 17
Source:5500683
30th March 1914
1914
enlistment
Kingston on Thames
United Kingdom
Source:5500683
30th March 1914
1914
events
Home
Military Service
Source:6149720
30th March 1914 - 24th May 1915
1914
service
British Army
East Surrey Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:5500683
30th March 1914
1914
events
Detention
Military Discipline
3rd Battalion, East Surrey Regimental Commanding Officer awarded 21 days detention no other information yet found.
Source:6149720
29th September 1914
1915
events
Posting
Posting
Vlamertinghe
Belgium
2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
24th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5125099
25th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Left Hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149720
6th August 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6149720
30th October 1915
1916
events
Posting
Posting
Struma Valley
Bulgaria
Area known as Krusa Balkans and the Struma Valley in actually on the Bulgaria/Greece border. Entry in War Diary "13th September 2ND Lieut. COLLINS & 52 O.R. arrive from England.
Source:6149720
13th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149720
21st May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Diarrhoea
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149720
May 1917
1917
events
Posting
Postings
Home
United Kingdom
Posted D
Source:6149720
26th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149720
2nd August 1917 - 1st September 1917
1917
events
Furlough
Furlough
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Staying at parents home 10 Hill Place; given leave after being in hospital from 2 August 1917 to 29 August 1917 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Reg. No. 7523, Private, Battalion: 2nd East Surreys. Fit.
Source:6149720
1st September 1917 - 10th September 1917
1917
events
Posting
Posting
Home
United Kingdom
3rd Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
10th September 1917
1917
events
Posting
Posting
Home
United Kingdom
Source:6149720
16th October 1917
1917
events
Posting
Posting
Etaples
France
12th Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
17th October 1917
1917
events
Posting
Posting
Etaples
France
1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
20th October 1917
1917
events
Posting
Posting
Home
United Kingdom
Posted D
Source:6149720
22nd November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Trench Foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149720
22nd November 1917 - 19th December 1917
1917
events
Furlough
Furlough
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Staying at parents home 10 Hill Place
Source:6149720
19th December 1917 - 29th December 1917
1917
events
Posting
Posting
Home
United Kingdom
3rd Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
29th December 1917
1918
events
Posting
Posting
Home
United Kingdom
3rd Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
2nd April 1918
1918
events
Posting
Posting
IBD
Source:6149720
3rd April 1918
1918
events
Posting
Posting
Etaples
France
9th Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
4th April 1918
1918
events
Posting
Posting
Etaples
France
12th Battalion East Surrey Regiment
Source:6149720
7th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal (unpaid)
7523
East Surrey Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:6149720
3rd August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed by shell
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149720
14th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:5499862
26th October 1918
events
Length of Service
Length of Service
On Army Form it states his length of service was 4 years and 221 days
Source:6149720
events
Queens T F Territorials
Membership Organisation
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6149720
service
British Army
SR3/7523
Source:5125099
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7523
East Surrey Regiment
Source:7223166
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/7253
East Surrey Regiment
Source:5125099
service
British Army
Private
SR3/752
East Surrey Regiment
Source:5125099
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7223166
Source:5125099
26th October 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Vichte Military Cemetery, Anzegem, West Vlaanderen, Belgium (III.D.1)
Belgium
Source:7223166
Source:5500393
sibling
Sarah King
Histed
Source:6149720
sibling
Minnie Histed
Histed
Source:6149720
sibling
Jane Letts
Histed
Source:6149720
sibling
Florence Sales
Histed
Source:6149720
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Histed |
| Source | 5125099 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hill Place, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th August 1898 | |
| 10 Hill Place, Old Town, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SR3/7523 | ||||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | 3rd Battalion | |||
| British Army | 7523 | East Surrey Regiment | 12th Battalion | Lance Corporal (unpaid) | |
| British Army | 7523 | East Surrey Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | G/7253 | East Surrey Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | SR3/752 | East Surrey Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry HISTED | father | ||
| Mary Ann HISTED nee HUMPHREYS | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles HISTED | brother | 1877 | |
| Alfred HISTED | brother | 1883 | |
| Maud HISTED | sister | 1887 | |
| Bertie HISTED | brother | 1890 | |
| Joseph HISTED | brother | 1891 | |
| Ernest HISTED | brother | 1894 | |
| Arthur HISTED | brother | 1897 | |
| Sarah KING nee HISTED | sister | ||
| Minnie Histed nee Histed | sister | ||
| Jane Letts nee Histed | sister | ||
| Florence Sales nee Histed | sister | ||
| Lily Friend nee HISTED | sister | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-02-26 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Frank HISTEDThis I believe to be taken in 1917 when Frank was on leave in December.
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Frank HISTED (young)I believe this maybe when he first joined up around 1914.Contributed by:
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Grave of Frank HistedPicture taken on 2nd November 2009 by myself when I visited Frank's grave in Vichte Cemetery, Belguim.Contributed by:
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Position of GraveThis shows the position of Frank's Grave in Vichte Cemetery, Belguim.Contributed by:
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War Diary dated 26th October 1918This is the war diary entry for East Surrey's 12th Battalion on 26th October 1918 the day Frank was reportedly killed.Contributed by:
karen13723
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | karen13723 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank HISTED | karen13723 | |
| Frank HISTED (young) | karen13723 | |
| Grave of Frank Histed | karen13723 | |
| Position of Grave | karen13723 | |
| Harry HISTED | karen13723 | |
| Mary Ann HISTED nee HUMPHREYS | karen13723 | |
| War Diary dated 26th October 1918 | karen13723 |
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