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We remember Fred Carpenter
We remember Fred Carpenter
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Enos Carpenter
Source:5487821
1876
1879
sibling
Bertha Kate Carpenter
Source:5487821
1879
1883
1886
sibling
Wilfrid Francis Carpenter
Source:5487821
1886
1888
sibling
Albert Henry Carpenter
Source:5487821
1888
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:5487821
1891
1891
location
The Barracks, Church Street, Imber, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5487821
1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:5487822
1901
1901
employment
Blacksmith
Source:5487822
1901
1901
location
West Street, Imber, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5487822
1901
1914
enlistment
Salisbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:5487814
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
14132
Royal Horse & Field Artillery
C/58th Battalion
Source:5487814
8th September 1914
1915
appointments
Farrier Serjeant
Source:5487814
9th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Farrier Serjeant
14132
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5487814
9th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5487814
12th September 1915 - 21st March 1919
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5488316
2nd January 1917
1917
marriage
Frances Maud Watts
Source:5487824
14th February 1917
1956
dates
Age 72
Source:5487825
20th June 1956
1956
death
Corton, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:5487825
20th June 1956
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barracks, Church Street, Imber, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| West Street, Imber, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14132 | Royal Horse & Field Artillery | C/58th Battalion | Shoeing Smith | |
| British Army | 14132 | Royal Field Artillery | Farrier Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Priscilla Pearce | mother | ||
| Gad Carpenter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enos Carpenter | brother | 1876 | |
| Bertha Kate Carpenter | sister | 1879 | |
| Wilfrid Francis Carpenter | brother | 1886 | |
| Albert Henry Carpenter | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Maud Watts | wife | 14th February 1917 |
Media
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Fred Carpenter and wife FrancesPhoto of Fred Carpenter and wife Frances Maud Watts, shortly after marriage.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mention in Despatches for Farrier Serjeant Fred Carpenter | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Carpenter and wife Frances | Clare995 |
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