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We remember Frank Arthur Gates
We remember Frank Arthur Gates
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mabel Lilian Gates
Source:9589133
7th September 1879
1880
sibling
Harold William Gates
Source:9588898
1880
1882
sibling
Stanley Norman Gates
Source:9589156
11th September 1882
1884
1887
location
Hazlewood, Ulundi Road, Westcombe Park
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9588759
9th October 1887
1887
sibling
Dorothy Mary Gates - Died As An Infant -
Source:9588926
1887
1889
sibling
Ethel Kathleen Gates
Source:9588932
1889
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9588785
5th April 1891
1891
location
Charlton Villas, Church Lane, Charlton, London & Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9588785
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9588822
31st March 1901
1901
location
32 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonard's, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9588822
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Groom
United Kingdom
Source:9589717
22nd June 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
3956
Scots Guards
Source:9589717
22nd June 1901 - 24th December 1902
1911
employment
Carpenter
London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9588855
2nd April 1911
1911
location
41 Caledon Road, East Ham, London
United Kingdom
Source:9588855
2nd April 1911
1917
hospitalisation
Further treatment for gunshot wound to the leg, above.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6216307
23rd May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman RNVR
R/3581
Royal Naval Division
2nd Reserve Battalion
Source:6216307
19th June 1917 - 25th October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
R/3581
Royal Naval Division
2nd Reserve Battalion
Source:6216307
26th October 1917 - 26th March 1918
1918
events
Passed Signalling Test
Training
Blandford, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6216307
14th February 1918 - 15th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
R/3581
Royal Naval Division
Drake Battalion
Source:6216307
27th March 1918 - 10th April 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6216307
29th March 1918 - 26th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Bullet wound to the right leg incurred 22nd May 1918
Hospital/Institution
Source:6216307
23rd May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Further treatment for gunshot wound, now recorded as severe, to the right leg.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6216307
24th May 1918 - 25th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Further treatment in England for gunshot wound to right leg.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6216307
27th May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6216307
10th April 1919
1919
enlistment
Blandford, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6216307
19th June 1919
1919
employment
Taxi Proprietor
Self employed
Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9588707
27th October 1919
1919
marriage
Margaret Annie Austin
Source:9588861
27th October 1919 - 1947
1919
location
The Verulam Hotel, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9588707
27th October 1919
1920
location
77 Cassio Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:6216307
1st October 1920
1921
location
39 Bruce Grove, Watford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9588715
1921
1922
children
Mary Gates
Source:9589406
22nd June 1922
1939
employment
Carman
Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9588715
29th September 1939
1939
location
39 Bruce Grove, Watford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9588715
29th September 1939
1947
death
Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9588861
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Arthur |
| Initials | FA |
| Last Name | Gates |
| Source | 9588769 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonard's, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 39 Bruce Grove, Watford | United Kingdom | their own address | 1921 | |
| 39 Bruce Grove, Watford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 41 Caledon Road, East Ham, London | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 77 Cassio Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | known 1st October 1920 | ||
| Charlton Villas, Church Lane, Charlton, London & Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Hazlewood, Ulundi Road, Westcombe Park | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th October 1887 | |
| The Verulam Hotel, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | known 27th October 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3956 | Scots Guards | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | R/3581 | Royal Naval Division | 2nd Reserve Battalion | Ordinary Seaman RNVR | |
| Royal Navy | R/3581 | Royal Naval Division | 2nd Reserve Battalion | Able Seaman RNVR | |
| Royal Navy | R/3581 | Royal Naval Division | Drake Battalion | Able Seaman RNVR |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gates | daughter | 22nd June 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Gates | mother | ||
| William Gates | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Lilian Gates | sister | 7th September 1879 | |
| Harold William Gates | brother | 1880 | |
| Stanley Norman Gates | brother | 11th September 1882 | |
| Dorothy Mary Gates - died as an infant - | sister | 1887 | |
| Ethel Kathleen Gates | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Annie Austin | wife | 27th October 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-06-18 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1887-10-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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British War Medal and Victory MedalPhoto of the British War Medal and Victory Medal, as awarded to Frank Gates.
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Communities
Communities
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The Austin Family of RingshallMore about The Austin Family of Ringshall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage to Margaret Annie Austin | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry 39 Bruce Grove Watford | Jane31029 | |
| 1922 Electoral Register entry 39 Bruce Grove Watford | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Frank Arthur Gates | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Mabel | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Stanley | Jane31029 | |
| British Armed Forces, First World War Soldiers' Medical Records | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1901 | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Record 1901 | Jane31029 | |
| British Army, British Red Cross Society Volunteers 1914-1918 Future Wife Margaret | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 |
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