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We remember Frank Burford
We remember Frank Burford
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Wrantage, North Curry, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7606174
Source:7606217
9th February 1888
1914
employment
Coke Oven Foreman
United Kingdom
Source:7606217
5th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Newport
United Kingdom
Source:7606217
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
T3/023284
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:604897
5th November 1914 - 14th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
T3/023284
British Army Service Corps
Source:604897
14th May 1915 - 26th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
T3/023284
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:604897
26th May 1915 - 23rd August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
T3/023284
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:7606217
23rd August 1915 - 23rd July 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7606217
7th September 1915 - 23rd November 1915
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:7606255
1915
1915
marriage
Edith Elizabeth Fisher
Source:7606217
1915
1915
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:7606217
24th November 1915 - 21st March 1919
1916
events
Mentioned in Despatches
Mentioned in Despatches
Italy
Source:7606217
6th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
T3/023284
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:7606217
23rd July 1917 - 25th February 1919
1978
death
Not War Related
Congresbury, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7606259
17th October 1978
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T3/023284 | British Army Service Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | T3/023284 | Royal Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | T3/023284 | Royal Army Service Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | T3/023284 | Royal Army Service Corps | Acting Sergeant | ||
| British Army | T3/023284 | Royal Army Service Corps | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Burford | mother | ||
| Aaron Rugg | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Elizabeth Fisher | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Julie373 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Julie373 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Julie373 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Julie373 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie373 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal Frank Burford | Julie373 | |
| Frank and Edith Burford | Julie373 | |
| Frank Burford and Edith Burford nee Fisher | Julie373 |
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