Tribute To Frederick Bancroft - Grandfather
of Malcolm & Carol Webb.
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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.
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Frederick Bancroft's Parchment
Certificate Army Form D-126
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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
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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
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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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