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We remember Fred Chafer
We remember Fred Chafer
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
John Chafer
Source:8517520
1875
1876
sibling
Robert Chafer
Source:8517520
1876
1878
sibling
Sarah Ann Chafer
Source:8517520
1878
1881
sibling
Isaac Chafer
Source:8517503
1881
1885
sibling
Emily Chafer
Source:8517503
1885
1887
birth
Whitgift Common Farm, Goole, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8517502
Source:8517503
October 1887
1890
sibling
Edwin Chafer
Source:8517503
1890
1891
location
Park Grounds Farm, Ousefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8517518
April 1891
1893
sibling
Annie Chafer
Source:8517503
1893
1893
sibling
Anthony Chafer
Source:8517518
1893
1895
sibling
Bertie Chafer
Source:8517503
1895
1898
sibling
Walter Chafer
Source:8517503
1898
1901
location
Main Street, Ousefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8517503
April 1901
1911
employment
Farm Horse Man
William Sykes
King'sCauseway Farm, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8517515
April 1911
1911
location
Kings' Causeway Farm, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8517515
April 1911
1915
employment
Farm Servant
SWinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8516936
19th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8506990
19th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
84095
RFA
1st Reserve Battalion
Source:8516936
19th January 1915 - 11th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
84095
RFA
4th Battery
Source:8516936
15th May 1915 - 5th June 1916
1915
service
British Army
Private
15474
Royal Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:8516936
5th June 1915 - 24th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15474
Royal Fusiliers
Source:8516936
24th October 1915 - 9th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15474
Royal Fusiliers
Depot
Source:8516936
9th July 1916 - 22nd August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15474
Royal Fusiliers
5th Bn.
Source:8516936
22nd August 1916 - 30th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15474
Royal Fusiliers
1st Bn.
Source:8516936
30th August 1916 - 8th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15474
Royal Fusiliers
2nd Bn.
Source:8516936
8th September 1916 - 18th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/21110
Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8516936
18th September 1916 - 10th December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to right leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:8516936
28th November 1916 - 10th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/21110
Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
Depot
Source:8516936
10th December 1916 - 23rd February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/21110
Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8516936
23rd February 1917 - 22nd November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
489752
Labour Corps
Source:8516936
22nd November 1917 - 13th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8516936
15th March 1919
1931
marriage
Laura Boynton
Source:8517436
October 1931
1967
dates
Age 80
Source:8517390
23rd November 1967
hospitalisation
Penetrating gun shot wound to right thigh and left hand. No complications and discharged as below.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8516936
1967
death
Not War Related
Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8517390
23rd November 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Chafer |
| Source | 760408 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' Causeway Farm, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| Main Street, Ousefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Park Grounds Farm, Ousefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 84095 | RFA | 1st Reserve Battalion | ||
| British Army | 84095 | RFA | 4th Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 15474 | Royal Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/21110 | Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/21110 | Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | G/21110 | Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15474 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 15474 | Royal Fusiliers | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 15474 | Royal Fusiliers | 5th Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | 15474 | Royal Fusiliers | 1st Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | 15474 | Royal Fusiliers | 2nd Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | 489752 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Chafer | father | ||
| Catherine Chafer | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Chafer | brother | 1881 | |
| Emily Chafer | sister | 1885 | |
| Annie Chafer | sister | 1893 | |
| Bertie Chafer | brother | 1895 | |
| Walter Chafer | brother | 1898 | |
| John Chafer | brother | 1875 | |
| Robert Chafer | brother | 1876 | |
| Sarah Ann Chafer | sister | 1878 | |
| Anthony Chafer | brother | 1893 | |
| Edwin Chafer | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Boynton | wife | October 1931 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Chafer - Headstone Swinefleet Cemetery | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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