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We remember Francis Thomas Bull
We remember Francis Thomas Bull
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7190395
1892
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:7190395
31st July 1918
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:9287949
8th August 1918
service
British Army
Private
79404
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:591678
service
British Army
Private
41278
Suffolk Regiment
Source:591678
1918
death
Not War Related
Accidental drowning in Ampthill reservoir whilst stationed at No.9 Ampthill Command Depot. Private Bull was training for the sports day
Ampthill
United Kingdom
Source:7190395
Source:9287949
Source:8986482
31st July 1918
burial
Derby
Derbyshire
DERBY (NOTTINGHAM ROAD) CEMETERY
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7190395
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Thomas |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | Bull |
| Source | 7190395 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 79404 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 41278 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
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Metal plate affixed to tree in Ampthill Great ParkPrivate Francis T. Bull was recuperating at No.9 Ampthill Command Depot in Ampthill Great Park, Ampthill. on 29 or 31 July 1918 he accidentally drowned while taking a swim in the 'rezzy.' Private Bull is buried in the Nottingham Rd Cemetery, Chaddesden near Derby
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Drowned in Ampthill ReservoirBedfordshire Times newspaper cutting - 8 August 1918Contributed by:
Stephen117638
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Metal plate affixed to tree in Ampthill Great Park | Stephen117638 | |
| Drowned in Ampthill Reservoir | Stephen117638 |
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