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Tribute To Frederick Bancroft - Grandfather
of Malcolm & Carol Webb.
Frederick Bancroft.
Born in the Parish of Runcorn Near the Town of Widnes in the County of Chester (Ask Carol For Birthdate?)
Medals of Frederick Bankroft (in the Photo Below)
1 Queens South Africa, Battles Wittebergen, Transual, Cape Colony.
2 Kings South Africa For 1899 - 1902.
3 1914 Star For 5th of August to 22nd of November.
4 1914 - 1918 Service.
5 Great War For Civilization 1914 - 1919.
6 1939 - 1945 Defence.
Badges (Below Underneath the Medals)
South African Veterans 1899 - 1902.
Old Contemptibles Association 1914.
King & Country Services Rendered.
Home Guard 1939 - 1945.
Frederick Bancroft's Parchment
Certificate Army Form D-126
Frederick Bancroft Military Info.
Attested at Leeds on the 7th of October 1898 For the Scots Guards Regiment at the Age of 21 Years.
Height - 5' 9 & 3/8"
Complexion - Fresh
Eyes - Blue
Hair - Brown
Trade - Baker
Service Number(s):
Rank - Private 2408 (South African Campaign)
1807 (WW1)
Service Career:
2nd Battalion Scots Guards South African Campaign (put date here)
Frederick Bancroft's Parchment
Certificate Army Form 2077
Service Towards Completion of Limited Engagement
- 4 Years 157 Days
Abroad - 2 Years 227 Days
Transfer to Army Reserve Completed at:
London on the 12th of March 1903
Discharged on the 6th of October 191o of the Termination of his First Period of Engagement.
Army - 4 Years 157 Days
Reserve - 7 Years 208 Days
Total - 12 Years
Service Abroad - 2 Years 227 Days
Discharge Confirmed at London
Date - 6th of October 1910
Conduct - Very Good
Frederick Bancroft's Army Form 2079
1st World War
Army Form B - 2079
Regiment Army Service Corps
Enlisted at Runcorn on the 12/8/1914
He is Discharged in Consequence of Being No Longer Physically Fit For War Service on the 19/2/1916 After Serving 1 Year 205 Days With Colours in the Army Reserve 6/3/1916 Aldershot.
2nd World War - Home Guard
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