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Surname: DACRE
Forename(s): Frederick
Place of Birth: Cark-in-Cartmell, Lancashire
Service No: 165288
Rank: Gunner
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
Battalion / Unit: 202nd Siege Battery
Division: ---
Age: 26
Date of Death: 1918-04-20
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. G. 15.
CWGC Cemetery: LA NEUVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, CORBIE
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Frederick Dacre was the son of John and Mary Jane Dacre, née Rockliff. John was born at Cark-in-Cartmell and Mary at Tarn Flatt near Lindal-in-Furness, Lancashire.
1901 Cark-in-Cartmell, Lancashire Census: Quarry Flat - Frederick Dacre, aged 9 years, born Cark, son of John and Mary J. Dacre.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 19, Cromwell Terrace, Calf Hall Lane - Frederick Dacre, aged 19 years, born Cark-in-Cartmell, Lancashire, son of John and Mary Jane Dacre.
Frederick was married to Mary Emma Dodgson in 1912. Mary's cousin, Private Harold Dodgson (32511) (q.v.) was killed in action in 1917.
The British Army Service Record for Frederick Dacre (1011) exists but may be incomplete. Fred served pre-war with the Territorial Force in the 6th Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gnr Frederick Dacre, 165288, R.G.A.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Gnr Frederick Dacre, 165288, Base Details, R.G.A.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Gnr Frederick Dacre, 165288, 202 S. Bty R.G.A. Date and Place of Death: 20.4.18 in action. France or Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Mary E. £15 9s. 10d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Frederick. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Mary Emma, born 10.3.91. Address 1. 40, School Terrace, Barnoldswick, Colne, York. Address 2. 40, Damhead Road, Barnoldswick.
A short biography of Frederick is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
DACRE, Gunner Fred, aged 26 years, R.G.A., 49, School Terrace, [Barnoldswick], killed in action April 20, 1918.
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Gunner Frederick DACRE
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Garrison Artillery
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03 May 1918
Gunner Fred Dacre, Barnoldswick
Gunner Fred Dacre, R.G.A., was killed on April 20th after being at the Front six months. 26 years of age and married, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dacre, 40 School Terrace, Barnoldswick. He joined the Army at Liverpool where he was for 12 months a member of the City Constabulary.
18 April 1919
DACRE – In loving memory of our dear son, Gunner Frederick Dacre, who was killed in action in France, April 20th, 1918, aged 26 years.
We pictured his safe returning,
We longed to clap his hand,
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in the better land.
From Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 40 School Terrace, Barnoldswick.
DACRE – In loving memory of my dear husband, Gunner Frederick Dacre, who was killed in action in France, April 20th, 1918, aged 26 years.
Somewhere in France in a soldier’s grave
Lies my dear husband among the brave;
Sleep on, dear Fred, so kind and true,
No one on earth is better than you.
For me you always did your best,
May God give you eternal rest;
Oft I sit and think of you
When I am all alone,
For memory is the only friends
Grief can call its own.
From his loving Widow, 40 School Terrace, Barnoldswick.
30 April 1920
DACRE – In loving memory of my dear husband, Frederick Dacre, who lost his life April 20th, 1918, in France.
Two years have passed since they laid you to rest
In a grave I may never see;
But while my life and memory last
I will remember thee.
Ever remembered by his Wife Mary, 10 School Terrace, Barnoldswick.
DACRE – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Gunner F. Dacre, killed in action April 20th, 1918.
One by one earth’s ties are broken,
One by one they’re linked above;
Some day there’ll be sweet reunion
In a land of light and love.
From Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 10 School Terrace, Barnoldswick.
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03 May 1918
DACRE – Killed in action April 20th, Gunner Fred Dacre, of the R.G.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dacre, of 40, School Terrace, Barnoldswick, aged 26.
03 May 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Gunner F. Dacre Killed
Gunner Fred Dacre, R.G.A., was killed on April 20th after being at the front six months. Twenty-six years of age and married, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dacre, 40, School Terrace. Barnoldswick. He joined the army at Liverpool, where he was for 12 months a member of the City Constabulary.
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