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We remember Fred Freeman
We remember Fred Freeman
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1910
enlistment
Source:7677617
18th April 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Private
16308
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7677617
18th April 1910
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
16308
HMS Erin
Source:7677617
10th August 1914 - 18th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/16308
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7677617
24th February 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8643808
23rd April 1918
burial
Highcliffe on Sea, Christchurch
United Kingdom
Source:8643809
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Freeman |
| Source | 7677617 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16308 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 16308 | HMS Erin | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PLY/16308 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Frederick Freeman | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-04-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Erin at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Erin at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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