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We remember Francis Carroll
We remember Francis Carroll
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Annie Carroll
Source:8642850
1878
1883
sibling
Richard Carroll
Source:8642850
1883
1885
birth
12 Court, 4 House, Brearley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:8642793
18th August 1885
1885
location
12 Court, 4 House, Brearley Street, Birmingham B19
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8642793
2nd October 1885
1891
location
10 Court, 8 House, New Summer Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8642850
5th April 1891
1900
employment
Glass burner
Mr Bolli
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8644625
17th October 1900
1900
service
British Army
6077
Worcestershire Regiment
6th worcest Battalion
Source:8644625
17th October 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
6077
Worcestershire
6th
Source:8644861
17th October 1900 - 19th May 1905
1900
location
26 Court, 1 House, New John Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8644625
17th October 1900
1901
theatres
Africa :5
Source:8644861
21st December 1901 - 9th October 1902
1902
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8644861
1902
1903
employment
Pottery Bottler
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8642845
3rd August 1903
1903
marriage
Nellie Bunford
Source:8642845
3rd August 1903 - 20th October 1918
1903
location
11 Court, 10 House, Tower Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8642845
3rd August 1903
1905
children
Albert William Carroll
Source:8644644
10th January 1905
1905
location
45 Witton Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8644652
20th February 1905
1905
discharge
Source:8644861
19th May 1905
1907
children
Frank Carroll
Source:8644643
25th May 1907
1915
enlistment
Stoney Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:724187
15th March 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8644546
May 1916 - October 1918
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:8644557
20th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound in left arm and buttock.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8644546
October 1918 - 20th October 1918
1921
service
British Army
Driver
2124
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8644543
24th May 1921
1921
service
British Army
Driver
835979
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8644543
24th May 1921
1921
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
835979
Royal Field Artillery
307th Brigade
Source:8644557
24th May 1921
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
835979
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:8644557
1918
death
Died of wounds
Wounded in left arm and buttocks by shell shrapnel near Haussy, Pas-de-Calais, during the Battle of the Selle on Sunday, 20 October 1918.
Beugny, Pas-de-Calais
France
Source:8642782
Source:8644557
20th October 1918
burial
Rue d'Haplincourt Beugny
France
II. D. 14.
Source:8644557
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Court, 8 House, New Summer Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 11 Court, 10 House, Tower Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd August 1903 | |
| 12 Court, 4 House, Brearley Street, Birmingham B19 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd October 1885 | |
| 26 Court, 1 House, New John Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th October 1900 | |
| 45 Witton Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th February 1905 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6077 | Worcestershire Regiment | 6th worcest Battalion | ||
| British Army | 835979 | Royal Horse Artillery | Shoeing Smith | ||
| British Army | 2124 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 835979 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 6077 | Worcestershire | 6th | Private | |
| British Army | 835979 | Royal Field Artillery | 307th Brigade | Shoeing Smith |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Carroll | son | 25th May 1907 | |
| Albert William Carroll | son | 10th January 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Reading | mother | ||
| James Carroll | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll | brother | 1883 | |
| Annie Carroll | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Bunford | wife | 3rd August 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-10-17 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-10-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Record | Luke55977 | |
| Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1912 | Luke55977 | |
| Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1912 | Luke55977 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | Luke55977 | |
| Birth Certificate | Luke55977 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Luke55977 | |
| 1891 England Census | Luke55977 | |
| 1901 England Census | Luke55977 | |
| Soldier's Effects Register | Luke55977 | |
| Medal Card | Luke55977 | |
| Medal Card | Luke55977 | |
| Medal Roll | Luke55977 | |
| 29th Casualty Clearing Station Progress Report | Luke55977 | |
| Attestation Papers | Luke55977 | |
| Birth certificate of eldest son | Luke55977 | |
| Service Record 1900 | Luke55977 | |
| Service Record 1900-1905 | Luke55977 | |
| 12 Court, Brearley Street | Luke55977 |
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