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We remember Francis Robert Hill
We remember Francis Robert Hill
Duplicate of F R Hill
Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1886
enlistment
United Kingdom
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1886
1886
service
British Army
Private
The Oxfordshire Light Infantry
1st Battalion
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1886 - 1898
1895
marriage
Florence Ida Giles
Source:9484720
1895
1898
location
Fore Street, Milverton, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9484720
1898
1911
employment
House Painter
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:9484720
1911
1911
location
South View, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9484720
1911
children
Harold James Hill
Source:9484720
service
British Army
Private
20461
Somerset Light Infantry
3rd/5th Battalion
Source:9032936
1916
death
Not War Related
As his unit was on home duties throughout the war it is likely that he died as a result of illness
Source:9032936
Source:9484720
18th February 1916
burial
Somerset
St John's Church, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Spec. Memorial.
Source:9032936
Source:9484720
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Robert |
| Initials | FR |
| Last Name | Hill |
| Source | 9032960 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fore Street, Milverton, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | 1898 | |
| South View, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20461 | Somerset Light Infantry | 3rd/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | The Oxfordshire Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold James Hill | son |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Ida Giles | wife | 1895 |
Media
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Somerset Light Infantry Cap BadgeSomerset Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by F.R. Hill.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Site - F.R. Hill | Vincent96527 | |
| Lest We Forget | Simon127479 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| FR Hill | Andrew13060 | |
| Staplegrove War Memorial | Andrew13060 |
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We remember Francis Robert Hill
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