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We remember Francis Hugh Sandford
We remember Francis Hugh Sandford
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Temple C G Sandford
Source:9213480
1878
1879
sibling
Ernest J Sandford
Source:9213527
1879
1880
sibling
Elizabeth A Sandford
Source:9213527
1880
1881
sibling
Joseph R P Sandford
Source:9213527
1881
1882
sibling
Daniel Arthur Sandford
Source:9213527
1882
1884
sibling
Ethel Helen Sandford
Source:9213490
1884
1886
sibling
Thomas F Sandford
Source:9213527
1886
1887
1891
location
Cathedral Yard, Exeter
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213527
1891
1892
sibling
Richard Douglas Sanford
Source:9213490
1892
1902
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7632862
15th May 1902
1903
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7632862
30th October 1903
1906
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7632862
30th December 1906
1908
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7632862
30th March 1908
1915
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9213514
16th August 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7632862
30th March 1916
1918
awards
France - Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:9213417
23rd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7632862
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9213443
10th May 1918
1924
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7632862
31st December 1924
1926
death
Blood poisoning
Switzerland
Source:9213417
Source:7632862
15th February 1926
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Hugh |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Sandford, |
| Source | 9213514 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Yard, Exeter | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| France - Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverend Ernest Gray Sandford | father | ||
| Ethel Maria Ruscombe Poole | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Helen Sandford | sister | 1884 | |
| Richard Douglas Sanford | brother | 1892 | |
| Ernest J Sandford | brother | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth A Sandford | sister | 1880 | |
| Joseph R P Sandford | brother | 1881 | |
| Thomas F Sandford | brother | 1886 | |
| Daniel Arthur Sandford | brother | 1882 | |
| Temple C G Sandford | brother | 1878 |
Media
Media
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Francis's plaque in Exter CathedralThis memorial is on the south wall of Exeter Cathedral, near the south aisle.
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Mike159741
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918More about Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy, Foreign Awards to officers index 1914-1922 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ostend Despatch | Trevor65535 | |
| The Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids 1918 | Trevor65535 | |
| The Sandford Family of Devon | Trevor65535 | |
| DSO | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Richard Douglas Sandford | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis's plaque in Exter Cathedral | Mike159741 |
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