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We remember Francis Henry Somerset
We remember Francis Henry Somerset
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9450996
1891
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:9198007
20th July 1916
service
South African Services
Second Lieutenant
3rd South African Infantry
Source:9450998
1916
death
Killed in Action
We were surrounded, and fought back to back against attacks from all sides. Lieutenant Somerset tried to find a way of leading us out, but he was shot through the forehead and killed instantly.
Delville Wood, The Somme
France
Source:9198007
Source:9450998
20th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
VI. I. 2.
Source:9198007
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Henry |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Somerset |
| Source | 9198006 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 3rd South African Infantry | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bown Somerset | mother | ||
| Henry Somerset | father |
Media
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South African War Graves Project | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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