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We remember Francis Harry Banks
We remember Francis Harry Banks
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1897
employment
French Polisher
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:7902417
28th June 1897
1897
enlistment
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:7902417
28th June 1897
1897
service
British Army
Private
7722
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:7902417
28th June 1897
1897
location
42 Victor Street, Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:7902417
28th June 1897
1901
location
Amberley Street, Bradford
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7902463
1901
1908
service
British Army
79
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7902417
1st April 1908
1911
employment
Market Attendant
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:7902451
1911
1911
service
British Army
Sergeant
79
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7902417
14th June 1911 - 15th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
79/ 4523083
West Yorkshire Regiment/ West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7902417
15th April 1915 - 11th October 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7902417
15th April 1915 - 30th August 1916
1916
appointments
Company Sergeant Major, A Coy 1/6th W Yorks
Source:7902405
4th March 1916 - 27th August 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7902417
3rd June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded - shell falling on a dugout
Hospital/Institution
Source:7902417
26th August 1916 - 27th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7902417
11th October 1916 - 8th October 1918
1917
events
Instructor - Musketry
Training
Clipstone, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:7902417
1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7902417
1918 - 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded - bullet
Hospital/Institution
Source:7902417
26th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7902417
8th October 1918 - 8th December 1919
1918
appointments
Supernumerary Company Sergeant Major 1/6th W Yorks
Source:7902405
22nd October 1918 - 11th November 1918
1919
service
British Army
Acing Regimental Sergeant Major
240006
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7902417
8th February 1919 - 23rd February 1919
1920
employment
Assistant Market Superintendent
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:7902417
20th May 1920
1920
service
British Army
Private
4523083
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7902417
20th May 1920 - 20th May 1920
1920
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
4523083
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7902417
20th May 1920 - 19th May 1930
1920
location
107 Uncercliffe Street, Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:7902417
20th May 1920
1924
marriage
Mary Eliza Wyatt Rawnsley
Source:7902473
1924
1930
discharge
Source:7902417
19th May 1930
1957
death
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:7902455
1957
awards
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7902417
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Harry |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Banks, |
| Source | 7902450 |
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Source | 7902417 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Uncercliffe Street, Bradford | United Kingdom | known 20th May 1920 | ||
| 42 Victor Street, Bradford | United Kingdom | known 28th June 1897 | ||
| Amberley Street, Bradford | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4523083 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7722 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240006 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Acing Regimental Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 79 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 79 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | ||
| British Army | 79/ 4523083 | West Yorkshire Regiment/ West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 4523083 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Territorial Force Efficiency Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Eliza Wyatt Rawnsley | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-05-20 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-05-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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CSM H Banks DCMImage from Tempest, E V, History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol. 1, 1/6th Bn.
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Francis Banks.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of the 6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol 1 1/6th Battalion | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Award of DCM (1916) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Citation for DCM (1916) | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CSM H Banks DCM | M2740 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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