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We remember Francis Bremner
We remember Francis Bremner
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
enlistment
Arbroath, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7732894
28th October 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Clyde, Z/1865
Benbow Battalion
Source:7732894
23rd January 1915 - 12th June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Clyde, Z/1865
Howe Battalion
Source:7732894
12th June 1915 - 12th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:7610255
12th July 1915
1915
location
23 Lady Bridge Street, Arbroath, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7732894
18th July 1915
employment
Labourer
Source:6196867
service
Royal Navy
Z/1865
Royal Naval Division
Source:6196867
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
Clyde Z/1865
Howe Battlalion
Source:7610255
location
23 Lady Bridge Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6196867
1915
death
War Related Sickness
Abscess on the Brain. Died at 2.30am. Buried at sea.
Hospital Ship Delta
United Kingdom
Source:7610255
Source:6196867
12th July 1915
burial
Hampshire
Burial At Sea
United Kingdom
10
Source:9363270
Source:7732894
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Bremner |
| Source | 6196867 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Lady Bridge Street, Arbroath, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th July 1915 | |
| 23 Lady Bridge Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/1865 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | Clyde Z/1865 | Howe Battlalion | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Clyde, Z/1865 | Benbow Battalion | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Clyde, Z/1865 | Howe Battalion | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bremner | father | ||
| Elizabeth Cargill formerly Bremner | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark Brown | Hazel |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-12 | 5'5" |
Media
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Francis BremnerTaken from the Arbroath and District Roll of Honour 1914-1919
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 1Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, United Kingdom where Francis Bremner is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 2Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, United Kingdom where Francis Bremner is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 3Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, United Kingdom where Francis Bremner is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 4Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, United Kingdom where Francis Bremner is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 5Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, United Kingdom where Francis Bremner is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Samantha53059 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath & District Roll of Honour 1914-1919 (Arbroath & District, Forfarshire, Scotland) | Samantha53059 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Bremner | Samantha53059 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire 5 | Vincent96527 |
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