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We remember Francis Robert Henry Southgate
We remember Francis Robert Henry Southgate
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1895
location
18 David Street, Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5515027
14th May 1895
1898
sibling
Emily Southgate
Source:5516241
22nd May 1898
1901
location
1 Ernest Street, St Helen's, Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5516241
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Josiah E Southgate
Source:5516324
8th June 1901
1904
sibling
Bertie Southgate
Source:5516324
December 1904
1909
sibling
Thomas W Southgate
Source:5516324
17th April 1909
1911
employment
Errand Boy
Boot Seller
St Helens, Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:5516324
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Ernest Street, St Helens, Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5516324
2nd April 1911
1912
appointments
Private
Source:5516376
19th March 1912
1912
enlistment
Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:5516376
19th March 1912
1914
appointments
Lance Corporal - 1416
Source:5516376
30th July 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1416
Suffolk Regiment
Infantry
Source:5516376
30th July 1914
1914
commission
Regular
Source:5516376
5th August 1914
1914
appointments
Corporal - 1416
Source:5516376
12th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
1416
Suffolk Regiment
Infantry
Source:5516376
12th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5516376
8th November 1914 - 12th March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Foot and Ankle whilst in France.
Believed to be in The Battle of Neuve Chapelle - 10th to 13th March 1915
Hospital/Institution
Source:5516376
11th March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Foot and Ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:5516376
13th March 1915 - 26th April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Foot and Ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:5516376
1st May 1915 - 5th July 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Foot and Ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:5516376
5th July 1915 - 23rd September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
200123
Suffolk Regiment
Cambs & Suffolk Res Bn 3/4
Source:5289306
11th October 1915
1916
appointments
A/Sergeant - 200123
Source:5516376
8th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
200123
Suffolk Regiment
Cambs & Suffolk Res Bn 3/4
Source:5289306
8th May 1916
1917
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
200123
Suffolk Regiment
Cambs & Suffolk Reserve Btn
Source:5516376
19th March 1917
1919
employment
Wheelwright
Wm Brown and Co Ltd
Grey Friars Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:5516376
25th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5516376
1st March 1919
1921
marriage
Annie Prior
Source:5514946
1921
1921
dates
Age 26
Source:5514946
2nd July 1921
1921
employment
Timber Yard
Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:5514946
2nd July 1921
1921
location
3 Shirehall Yard, Foundation Street, Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5515048
2nd July 1921
1975
death
Not War Related
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Lung
Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:5515070
24th September 1975
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ernest Street, St Helen's, Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 12 Ernest Street, St Helens, Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 18 David Street, Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th May 1895 | |
| 3 Shirehall Yard, Foundation Street, Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd July 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1416 | Suffolk Regiment | Infantry | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1416 | Suffolk Regiment | Infantry | Corporal | |
| British Army | 200123 | Suffolk Regiment | Cambs & Suffolk Reserve Btn | Acting Sergeant | |
| British Army | 200123 | Suffolk Regiment | Cambs & Suffolk Res Bn 3/4 | Corporal | |
| British Army | 200123 | Suffolk Regiment | Cambs & Suffolk Res Bn 3/4 | Acting Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis John Southgate | father | ||
| Emily Powell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Southgate | sister | 22nd May 1898 | |
| Josiah E Southgate | brother | 8th June 1901 | |
| Bertie Southgate | brother | December 1904 | |
| Thomas W Southgate | brother | 17th April 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Prior | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-03-25 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | Vivien20625 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vivien20625 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Vivien20625 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Medals Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Vivien20625 | |
| England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837 -1915 | Vivien20625 | |
| England & Wales, Marriage Index, 1916 - 2005 | Vivien20625 | |
| England & Wales, Death Index, 1916 - 2007 | Vivien20625 | |
| 1901 England Census National Archives | Vivien20625 | |
| 1911 England Census National Archives | Vivien20625 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records, 1914 - 1920 National Archives | Vivien20625 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vivien20625 |
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