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We remember Francis Vincent Hickson
We remember Francis Vincent Hickson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1892
location
Bottesford, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256975
8th December 1892
1894
sibling
Marjorie V Hickson
Source:9256977
1894
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9256977
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Elms, Bottesford, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256977
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9256980
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Surveyor's Pupil
Source:9256980
2nd April 1911
1911
location
10 Post Office Road, Crawley, Sussex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9256980
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Sussex Regiment
1/6th (Cyclist) Battalion
Source:9256971
17th April 1915 - 16th January 1916
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:9256971
27th October 1915
1915
employment
2nd Lieutenant, 1/6th Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:9256971
27th October 1915
1915
marriage
Alicia Elaine Andrew
Source:9256971
27th October 1915
1915
location
9 Heine Terrace, West Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9256971
27th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:9256910
17th January 1916 - 13th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Sussex Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9256931
14th November 1916 - 20th December 1919
1919
appointments
Adjutant, 6th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:9256922
2nd May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9256931
20th December 1919
1921
events
Confirmation of Rank as Captain
Post-war Rank
Source:9256942
13th December 1921
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:9256983
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Land Agent (Travelling)
War Office
Source:9256983
29th September 1939
1939
location
31 Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9256983
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Royal Sussex Regiment
6th (Cyclist) Battalion
Source:9256584
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Vincent |
| Initials | FV |
| Last Name | Hickson |
| Source | 9256584 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Post Office Road, Crawley, Sussex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 31 Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 9 Heine Terrace, West Worthing, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 27th October 1915 | ||
| Bottesford, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th December 1892 | |
| The Elms, Bottesford, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | 6th (Cyclist) Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | 6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1/6th (Cyclist) Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Annie Hickson nee Vincent | mother | ||
| George William Hickson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie V Hickson | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Elaine Andrew | wife | 27th October 1915 |
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Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Anne23518 | |
| London Gazette (1) | Barry1338 | |
| London Gazette (2) | Barry1338 | |
| London Gazette (3) | Barry1338 | |
| London Gazette (4) | Barry1338 | |
| London Gazette (5) | Barry1338 | |
| Leicestershire Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 |
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