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We remember Frederick Thomas Clapham
We remember Frederick Thomas Clapham
Duplicate of F Clapham
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
employment
stay factory worker
Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Source:9392511
2nd April 1911
1911
location
51 Caxton St., Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
Source:9392511
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Charlotte Mabel Wells
Source:9392515
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:814091
28th February 1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9192948
December 1916
1917
dates
Age 24
Source:8603881
1st August 1917
enlistment
Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
Source:8603877
service
British Army
Private
2181
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:814091
service
British Army
Private
240432
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:814091
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
240432
Leicestershire Regiment
1/5th Bn.
Source:8603881
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8603881
Source:8603877
1st August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 42 to 44
Source:8603881
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Thomas |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | Clapham, |
| Source | 8603881 |
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Source | 8603881 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Caxton St., Market Harborough, Leics | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2181 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240432 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240432 | Leicestershire Regiment | 1/5th Bn. | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Mabel Wells | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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Pte. F. Clapham. 5th Leicesters.Photograph published in the December 19, 1916, edition of the Market Harborough Advertiser under the heading "Great Bowden "Military Medal" Winners. Two Brothers Gain the Distinction."
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MILITARY MEDAL WINNERSPhotographs published in the December 19, 1916, edition of the Market Harborough Advertiser.Contributed by:
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Private Fred Clapham 1/5th LeicestersPte. Clapham came from Great Bowden and was awarded the Military Medal on 10th November 1916.Contributed by:
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Great Bowden Parish ChurchGreat Bowden Parish Church dressed in knitted poppies to commemorate 100 years since the Armistice of 1918.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Market Harborough Congregational Church World War One MemorialMore about Market Harborough Congregational Church World War One Memorial
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Men Who Fell from Great Bowden, LeicestershireMore about Men Who Fell from Great Bowden, Leicestershire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Blog by John Dilley on the Newspapers and the Great War website | Liz37211 | |
| The Harboro' Boys | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. F. Clapham. 5th Leicesters. | Liz37211 | |
| MILITARY MEDAL WINNERS | Liz37211 | |
| Private Fred Clapham 1/5th Leicesters | Liz37211 | |
| LOOS MEMORIAL, FRANCE | Liz37211 | |
| FREDERICK T CLAPHAM | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Great Bowden Parish Church | Liz37211 | |
| Tablet in Great Bowden Parish Church | Liz37211 |
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