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We remember Francis Bristol
We remember Francis Bristol
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1917
location
Tayforth, Wanganui, North Island
New Zealand
parents address
Source:8043544
6th February 1917
1917
dates
Age 28
Source:8043544
7th February 1917
1917
employment
Butcher
Possibly his father
Wanganui, North Island
New Zealand
Source:8043544
7th February 1917
1917
enlistment
Wanganui, North Island
United Kingdom
Source:8043544
7th February 1917
1917
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Trooper
43673
Wellington Mounted Rifles
2nd Squadron
Source:8043544
7th February 1917 - 5th September 1919
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8043544
15th September 1917 - 30th June 1919
1918
appointments
Cook
Source:8043544
18th February 1918 - 5th September 1919
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:8043544
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:8043544
5th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8043544
5th September 1919
1919
location
The Avenue, Wanganui, North Island
New Zealand
their own address
Source:8043544
6th September 1919
1946
dates
Age 57
Source:8043544
17th September 1946
1946
death
Unknown
Francis Bristol died nearly 30 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 57.
Wanganui, North Island
New Zealand
Source:8043544
17th September 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Bristol |
| Source | 8043544 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayforth, Wanganui, North Island | New Zealand | parents address | known 6th February 1917 | |
| The Avenue, Wanganui, North Island | New Zealand | their own address | known 6th September 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 43673 | Wellington Mounted Rifles | 2nd Squadron | Trooper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Eliza Bristol | mother | ||
| Thomas Swift Bristol | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Greenish brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-07 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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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 Expeditionary Force | Keith22624 |
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