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We remember Francis King
We remember Francis King
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
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1895
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:8892052
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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service
South African Services
Second Lieutenant
South African Infantry
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1917
death
Famboux
France
Source:8892052
Source:8892053
12th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8892052
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | King |
| Source | 8892050 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | South African Infantry | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandrina Louise King | mother | ||
| James Francis King | father |
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Second Lieutenant Francis KingHead and shoulders portrait Second Lieutenant Francis King. Unit: 1st Regiment, South African Infantry. Death: 12 April 1917 at Famboux, Western Front.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Catherine91214 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Second Lieutenant Francis King | Catherine91214 |
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