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We remember Frank Crompton
We remember Frank Crompton
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Arthur Oswald Crompton
Source:9318877
1877
1879
sibling
Florence Helen Crompton
Source:9318877
1879
1885
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9317217
31st March 1901
1901
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:9317217
31st March 1901
1901
location
Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9317217
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9318877
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Switchgear Engineer (Electrical Engineering)
United Kingdom
Source:9318877
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Brownedge Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9318877
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Electrical Engineer
Source:7676412
1st February 1915
1915
enlistment
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7676412
1st February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sapper
1059
Royal Marines Divisional Engineers: Deal
Source:7676412
1st February 1915 - 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:7676412
28th September 1915 - 29th September 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Acting Corporal
1059
Royal Marines Divisional Engineers
Source:7676412
17th August 1916 - 31st January 1917
1939
employment
Technical Correspondent
United Kingdom
Source:9319109
29th September 1939
1939
location
50 York Road, Weybridge, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9319109
29th September 1939
1964
location
Flat 1, 76 Marina, St Leonards on Sea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9319114
9th February 1964
marriage
Ethel Crompton
Source:9319109
1964
death
Hellingly Hospital, Hailsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9319114
9th February 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Crompton |
| Source | 7676412 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Brownedge Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 50 York Road, Weybridge, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Flat 1, 76 Marina, St Leonards on Sea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th February 1964 | |
| Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1059 | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers | Acting Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | 1059 | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers: Deal | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Hannah Crompton | mother | ||
| Thomas A Crompton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Oswald Crompton | brother | 1877 | |
| Florence Helen Crompton | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Crompton | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-01 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lives of the First World War - Arthur Oswald Crompton | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966, 1973-1995 | Gordon760 |
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