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We remember Francis Cavell
We remember Francis Cavell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
Source:9551605
28th March 1879
1902
marriage
Lavinia Baker
Source:9551605
17th May 1902
1916
enlistment
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:9551626
7th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
838
Durham Light Infantry
25th Works Battalion
Source:9551647
7th June 1916 - 13th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9551647
12th February 1917 - 9th April 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
21910
West Riding Regiment
12th (L) Battalion
Source:9551647
25th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
13934
Labour Corps
1/24th Labour Company
Source:9551647
14th May 1917
1918
hospitalisation
admitted to hospital whilst on leave in England
Hospital/Institution
Source:9551620
3rd February 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9551626
8th May 1919
1939
employment
Stone Mason (retired)
United Kingdom
Source:9551605
29th September 1939
1943
death
Not War Related
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:9551610
1st March 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Cavell |
| Source | 755334 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 838 | Durham Light Infantry | 25th Works Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21910 | West Riding Regiment | 12th (L) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13934 | Labour Corps | 1/24th Labour Company | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavinia Baker | wife | 17th May 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-07 | 0" |
Media
Media
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admitted to hospital on leavepage from service papers showing that Francis Cavell was admitted to hospital on leave.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Amanda3051 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Amanda3051 | |
| service record | Amanda3051 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Calendar | Amanda3051 | |
| admitted to hospital on leave | Amanda3051 | |
| service papers Francis Cavell | Amanda3051 |
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