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We remember Frank Trippier
We remember Frank Trippier
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1911
location
26 Major Street, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8805032
1911
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6340299
30th March 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded during the Zeebrugge raid. "GSW L Thigh"
Hospital/Institution
Source:9351768
23rd April 1918 - 5th June 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 1st Class
F/12814
RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V)
aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918
Source:9351768
23rd April 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6340299
5th February 1919
education
Newchurch Grammar School
Waterfoot
United Kingdom
Source:9399681
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
212814
Source:6340299
1957
death
United Kingdom
Source:8773800
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Trippier |
| Source | 6340299 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Major Street, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 212814 | Air Mechanic 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | F/12814 | RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V) | aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918 | Air Mechanic 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Esther | mother | ||
| Daniel Trippier | father |
Media
Media
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HMS 'Vindictive' at Zeebrugge, 23 April 1918Painted in 1918 by the artist Charles John De Lacy (1856–1936), this picture is displayed at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon
Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Men on Vindictive, Iris and DaffodilLieutenant Hewett's report states the breakdown of the men in the different parties aboard the vessels Vindictive, Iris and Daffodil. It does not mention the remainder who were on other vessels such as HMS Myngs, HMS North Star, motor boats etc.Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Frank Trippier for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
Ian105013 -
Morriss static flamethrowerMorriss static flamethrower being tested in a field, presumably near Stratford - IWM Collection.Contributed by:
Ian105013 -
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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RN Experimental Station StratfordMore about RN Experimental Station Stratford
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Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy ratings Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Brother - John Trippier | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 'Vindictive' at Zeebrugge, 23 April 1918 | Keith1947 | |
| Men on Vindictive, Iris and Daffodil | Keith1947 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Morriss static flamethrower | Ian105013 | |
| Frank Trippier | Ian105013 |
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