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We remember George Despard Franks
We remember George Despard Franks
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Timeline
Timeline
1873
1901
location
Bohernaghty, Castletown, Queen's County
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681689
1901
1908
marriage
May Geraldine Morton
Source:8681692
6th June 1908
1910
children
Brian Morton Forster Franks
Source:8681692
12th September 1910
1911
service
British Army
Major
19th Hussars
Source:8681688
1911
1911
location
Hale House, Farnham, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8681688
1911
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8681695
1st January 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
19th Queen Alexandra's Own Royal Hussars
Source:8681655
8th October 1918
education
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemburg
Germany
Source:8681692
education
Repton School
Repton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8681692
marriage
May G.
Source:8681655
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
19th Hussars
Source:8681654
1918
death
Killed in Action
Personally led part of A troop to fight against MGs. Ahead of troops & followed by Lt R M Archdale; within 20/40 yds from nearest gun when he and his horse killed & Lt Archdale severely wounded
Brancourt, Nord
France
Source:6190768
8th October 1918
burial
Aisne
France
Source:8681655
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Despard |
| Initials | GD |
| Last Name | Franks |
| Source | 8681695 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohernaghty, Castletown, Queen's County | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Hale House, Farnham, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19th Hussars | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | 19th Hussars | Major | |||
| British Army | 19th Queen Alexandra's Own Royal Hussars | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Morton Forster Franks | son | 12th September 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Priscilla Despard | mother | ||
| Matthew Henry Franks | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May G. | wife | ||
| May Geraldine Morton | wife | 6th June 1908 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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19th (Queen Alexandra's Own) HussarsMore about 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own) Hussars
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Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th HussarsMore about Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th Hussars
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry | Ian3310 | |
| War Diaries WWI - 19th Hussars | Anne23518 | |
| WW1 War Diaries - 19th Hussars | Anne23518 | |
| Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George | Anne23518 | |
| Biography | Anne23518 | |
| Distinguished Service Order citation | Anne23518 | |
| Birth | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major George Despard Franks | Anne23518 |
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We remember George Despard Franks
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