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We remember Frank Rycroft
We remember Frank Rycroft
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
Source:7676840
1st April 1891
1908
appointments
Private
Source:7731017
3rd September 1908 - 31st March 1909
1908
enlistment
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:7731017
3rd September 1908
1908
events
Private C Co.
Training
Deal, Kent
United Kingdom
transferred to D Company Plymouth Division having reached the age of 18
Source:7731017
3rd September 1908 - 31st March 1909
1908
events
Enlisted
Enlistment
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:7731017
3rd September 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
14661
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7676840
3rd September 1908
1909
events
D Company Plymouth Division
Transfer
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:7731017
1st April 1909 - 24th June 1910
1910
events
HMS Sappho
Transfer
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:7731017
25th June 1910 - 29th July 1910
1910
events
Plymouth
Transfer
Plymouth Division
United Kingdom
Source:7731017
30th July 1910 - 19th September 1910
1910
events
HMS Argyll
Embarked
United Kingdom
Source:7731017
20th September 1910 - 16th March 1914
1918
marriage
Lucy Lees
Source:7731017
18th November 1918
appointments
Private
Source:7731017
1981
death
Not War Related
Gillingham
United Kingdom
Source:7730877
3rd November 1981
burial
Near Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:7730872
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Rycroft |
| Source | 7676840 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14661 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Lees | wife | 18th November 1918 |
Media
Media
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very early image of frankA very young Frank in uniform. (possibly on signing up?)Contributed by:
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Early image of FrankFrank is the one sitting. Very early image, not known which ship.Contributed by:
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Frank in Pith helmetOn parage in uniform with pith helmet. Frank is at front facing forward. On reverse is written 'can you spot your humble'.Contributed by:
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Group of sailorsFrank on back row, second from right with hat at a jaunty angle. Typical!Contributed by:
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Frank with gunIn uniform, most holding pistols. Frank won a medal for pistol shooting. Sat on first row far left. Again with has not quite straight!Contributed by:
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Committal of Frank's Ashes at Sea by HMS AchillesNaval Officers performing ceremony committing ashes to the sea on HMS Achilles.Contributed by:
Arlene59380
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Service | Arlene59380 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Arlene59380 | |
| Burial Coordinates | Arlene59380 | |
| Marriage certificate | Arlene59380 | |
| Death Certificate | Arlene59380 | |
| Frank in uniform | Arlene59380 | |
| very early image of frank | Arlene59380 | |
| Early image of Frank | Arlene59380 | |
| Frank in Pith helmet | Arlene59380 | |
| Group of sailors | Arlene59380 | |
| Anti gas school | Arlene59380 | |
| Frank with gun | Arlene59380 | |
| Committal of Frank's Ashes at Sea by HMS Achilles | Arlene59380 |
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