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We remember Frederick Trafford Brocklehurst
We remember Frederick Trafford Brocklehurst
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
William S Brocklehurst
Source:9040211
1882
1885
sibling
Lizzie May Brocklehurst
Source:9040205
1885
1887
sibling
Gertrude Brocklehurst
Source:9040205
1887
1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:9040211
1891
1891
location
Fairbank Road, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9040211
1891
1895
sibling
Bertram Brocklehurst
Source:9040205
1895
1898
sibling
Mark Brocklehurst
Source:9040205
1898
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:9040208
1901
1901
location
165 St Leonard's Road, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9040208
1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9040205
1911
1911
location
6 Toller Drive, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9040205
1911
1914
dates
Age 25
Source:9040199
31st August 1914
1914
employment
Printer's Traveller
Source:9040198
31st August 1914
1914
location
6 Toller Drive, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9040199
31st August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9040199
16th April 1915 - 3rd February 1919
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:9040199
1st October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Lumbago
Hospital/Institution
Source:9040199
16th December 1915
1916
events
Convicted of stealing coal
Military Discipline
This conviction was later quashed
Source:9040199
6th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
240475
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:9040199
1st February 1917
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:9254381
28th November 1918
1918
marriage
Nellie Rhodes
Source:9254381
28th November 1918
1920
children
William T Brocklehurst
Source:9254391
1920
1922
children
Dorothy Brocklehurst
Source:9254394
1922
1939
employment
Master Printer
Source:9254386
29th September 1939
1939
location
Silicroft, Fyfe Lane, Baildon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9254386
29th September 1939
1956
dates
Age 67
Source:9040202
1956
1956
location
3 Fyfe Grove, Baildon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9254376
11th April 1956
service
British Army
Private
2222
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6 Battalion
Source:9040198
1956
death
Wharfedale, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9254376
Source:9040202
11th April 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Trafford |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | Brocklehurst |
| Source | 9040198 |
| First Names | Frederick Trafford |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | Brocklehurst |
| Source | 8477118 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 St Leonard's Road, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3 Fyfe Grove, Baildon, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 11th April 1956 | ||
| 6 Toller Drive, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 6 Toller Drive, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 31st August 1914 | ||
| Fairbank Road, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Silicroft, Fyfe Lane, Baildon, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2222 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240475 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William T Brocklehurst | son | 1920 | |
| Dorothy Brocklehurst | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Brocklehurst | mother | ||
| William Henry Brocklehurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie May Brocklehurst | sister | 1885 | |
| Gertrude Brocklehurst | sister | 1887 | |
| Bertram Brocklehurst | brother | 1895 | |
| Mark Brocklehurst | brother | 1898 | |
| William S Brocklehurst | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Rhodes | wife | 28th November 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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F T Brocklehurst taken at EstairesF T Brocklehurst in France on active service
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F T Brocklkehurst on guard Ypres 1915On active service with 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment, Estaminet trench Ypres 1915Contributed by:
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Letter to FT Brocklehurst regarding medalsResponse to F T Brocklehurst's enquiry into receiving his medals after the war.Contributed by:
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Letter from Colonel WadeLetter detailing the events leading to F T Brocklehurst's convictionContributed by:
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Letter from Infantry Record office, YorkLetter regarding F T Brocklehurst's medalsContributed by:
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Letter from F T BrocklehurstLetter from F T Brocklehurst regarding his medalsContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robert67510 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Robert67510 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 | Robert67510 | |
| Probate record | Charlotte33 | |
| Detailed marriage record | Charlotte33 | |
| Entry in 1939 Register | Charlotte33 | |
| Birth record for Frederick's son, William | Charlotte33 | |
| Birth record for Frederick's daughter, Dorothy | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| F T Brocklehurst taken at Estaires | Robert67510 | |
| F T Brocklkehurst on guard Ypres 1915 | Robert67510 | |
| Letter to FT Brocklehurst regarding medals | Alice132628 | |
| Letter from Colonel Wade | Alice132628 | |
| Letter from Infantry Record office, York | Alice132628 | |
| Letter from F T Brocklehurst | Alice132628 | |
| Statement of Services | Alice132628 | |
| Casualty Form | Alice132628 |
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