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We remember Frank Hitchen
We remember Frank Hitchen
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1900
sibling
Laurie Hitchen
Source:9256316
1900
1901
location
15 Bridge Houses, Accrington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256325
1901
1902
sibling
James Hitchen
Source:9256316
1902
1902
sibling
Walter Hitchen
Source:9256316
1902
1908
sibling
Hilda Hitchen
Source:9256316
1908
1909
sibling
Harry Hitchen
Source:9256316
1909
1910
employment
Scholar
Newchurch Grammar School
Newchurch-in-Rossendale
United Kingdom
Source:9256316
1910
1911
location
6 Holts Buildings, Stacksteads Bacup
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256316
1911
1915
employment
Clerk
Source:7676585
1915
1915
location
28 Dunstead Road, Stacksteads
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7676585
1915
1915
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7676585
23rd September 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
20234
Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS LAURENTIC
Chatham Division
Source:9256333
23rd September 1915 - 25th January 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Lost with HMS Laurentic
Lost at sea
United Kingdom
Source:9256333
Source:9256193
25th January 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Cemetery/memorial reference: 25.
Source:9256193
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Hitchen |
| Source | 7676585 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bridge Houses, Accrington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 28 Dunstead Road, Stacksteads | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| 6 Holts Buildings, Stacksteads Bacup | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 20234 | Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS LAURENTIC | Chatham Division | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Eliza | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Hitchen | sister | 1900 | |
| James Hitchen | brother | 1902 | |
| Walter Hitchen | brother | 1902 | |
| Hilda Hitchen | sister | 1908 | |
| Harry Hitchen | brother | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Frank Hitchen for service in the Great War (RM Medal Rolls)Contributed by:
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HMS Laurentic (F51) Armed Merchant CruiserAs Frank Hitchen would have known her.Contributed by:
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Laurentic MemorialDetail on the Memorial at Lough Swilly, Donegal, IrelandContributed by:
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Kptlt. Alfred von GlasenappCommander of SM U-80 and credited for sinking the Laurentic.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"More about Borough of Rawtenstall: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RMLI cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| HMS Laurentic Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| RMS "Laurentic" | Ian105013 | |
| HMS Laurentic (F51) Armed Merchant Cruiser | Ian105013 | |
| Laurentic Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Kptlt. Alfred von Glasenapp | Ian105013 | |
| Frank Hitchen | Ian105013 | |
| Frank Hitchen | Ian105013 |
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