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We remember Frank Hadfield Statham Mid
We remember Frank Hadfield Statham Mid
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1892
education
High School
Otago Boys High School
Dunedin
New Zealand
Source:7982364
1892 - 1898
1892
sibling
Clive Heathcote Falk Statham
Source:7982364
23rd September 1892
1907
marriage
Mary Pierpont Smith
Source:7982364
September 1907
1908
children
Mary Olive Statham
Source:7982364
22nd June 1908
1911
children
William Bowles Statham
Source:7982364
12th August 1911
1914
employment
Accountant and Mining Engineer
Self
Dunedin
New Zealand
Source:7982364
8th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Dunedin
New Zealand
Source:7982364
8th August 1914
1914
location
139 London Street, Dunedin
New Zealand
their own address
Source:7982364
8th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:7982364
8th August 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7982364
28th January 1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Major
8/977A
Otago Infantry Battalion
Source:7982364
theatres
Egypt :4
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theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7982364
1915
death
Killed in Action
Both Major Frank Statham and his brother Corporal Clive Statham were killed on the same day by the same shell in the attack on Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli 8/9th August 1915.
Chunuk Bair Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7982364
8th August 1915
burial
Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli
Turkey
Panel 14
Source:7982364
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Hadfield |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Statham Mid |
| Source | 7982364 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 London Street, Dunedin | New Zealand | their own address | known 8th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 8/977A | Otago Infantry Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Olive Statham | daughter | 22nd June 1908 | |
| William Bowles Statham | son | 12th August 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Statham | mother | ||
| Reverend Charles Hadfield Statham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Heathcote Falk Statham | brother | 23rd September 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pierpont Smith | wife | September 1907 |
Media
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New Zealand Memorial Chunuk Bair, GallipoliMajor Frank Hadfield Statham, Otago Infantry Battalion, is remembered on Panel 14 of this memorial
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Memorial Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli | Gerald98528 | |
| Major Frank Hadfield Statham MiD | Gerald98528 | |
| Major Frank Hadfield Statham MiD #8/977A | Gerald98528 |
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