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Franchise Terrace (off Westminster St)
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CENTENARY YEAR - 2018
The Great War (WW1) 1914–1918 Armistice Day 11th November 1918
4 Franchise Tce - HUBBARD, Henry
19 Franchise Tce - SHEPPARD, John Henry
Harry Wagstaff 1914,,Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Neighbours and kids out on the street and Harry Wagstaff
Dressed up ,lovely photo bless him x |
THE WAGSTAFFS OF 15 FRANCHISE TERRACE
Peter, Stephen and Kevin Wagstaff
David Wagstaff
with one of the Cole girls on step of 15 Franchise terrace circa1965 
HARRY WAGSTAFF AND WINIFRED 15 Franchise Terrace - shared by Stephen Wagstaff
Stan, Win and Ray Wagstaff outside 15 Franchise.terrace, Westminster st.
William Wagstaff - Great Grandfather of Stephen Wagstaff
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THE GREAT WAR
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HUBBARD, HENRY
Rank: Private Service No: 39396 Date of Death: 5/05/1918 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 1st/4th Bn. Grave Reference: VI. F. 10. Cemetery: LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY Additional Information: Son of Jarvis and Emma Hubbard, of Burton Joyce, Nottingham; husband of Edith Hubbard, of 4, Franchise Terrace, Westminster St., Nottingham. Employment/Hobbies Engine cleaner in 1907 then Waggoner on farm in 1911 Remembered on
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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SHEPPARD, John Henry
Rank: Private Service No: 265820 Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) 2nd/7th Bn. Panel Reference: Bay 7. Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL Additional Information: Husband of Emily Florence Sheppard, of 19, Franchise Terrace, Westminster St., St. Ann's Well Rd., Nottingham. Family History John Henry Sheppard was born in 1886 in Nottingham and worked as a brass bobbin winder. He was married to Emily Florence Sheppard, who was born in 1887 in Nottingham.They had two children, John Henry Bernard, born in 1908 in Nottingham and Nelly, born in 1911 also in Nottingham. The family lived at 19 Franchise terrace, Westminster Street, St.Ann's Well Road, Nottingham. Employment/Hobbies John Henry Sheppard worked as a brass bobbin winder. Remembered on
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
Military History
Pte. Sheppard volunteered for service and following training he arrived in France on 25/02/1915. The battalion was caught up in the fighting when the Germans launched their major offensive, Operation Michael, on 21/03/1918. The position was hit by a heavy artillery barrage and gas shells fell into the rear areas. Masses infantry then attacked and there was severe hand-to-hand fighting.By 10.00 a.m. both flanks had been taken and soon after the germans had cut off their rear. The last message arrived at noon and soon after the battalion ceased to exist. Pte. Shepard was killed in action on that day. His body was never recovered, but his name was commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Pte. Sheppard volunteered for service and following training he arrived in France on 25/02/1915. The battalion was caught up in the fighting when the Germans launched their major offensive, Operation Michael, on 21/03/1918. The position was hit by a heavy artillery barrage and gas shells fell into the rear areas. Masses infantry then attacked and there was severe hand-to-hand fighting.By 10.00 a.m. both flanks had been taken and soon after the germans had cut off their rear. The last message arrived at noon and soon after the battalion ceased to exist. Pte. Shepard was killed in action on that day. His body was never recovered, but his name was commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
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Name:
William Dawson Birth Date: abt 1879 Residence: 4 Franchise Tce, Westminster St Occupation labourer Age at Enlistment: 36 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 4463 Regiment Name: Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex) Regiment demob |
Name:
John Maddock Birth Date: abt 1895 Residence Place: 2 Franchise Terr, Westminster Nottingham Occupation carter Enlistment Age: 21 Enlistment Year: 1916 Regimental Number: 294660 Regiment Name: Northumberland Fusiliers demob 1920 |
Name:
James Smith Birth Date: abt 1897 Residence Place: 12 Franchise Terrace, Westminster Nottingham Occupation labourer Enlistment Age: 19 Enlistment Year: 1916 Regimental Number: 3211 Regiment Name: Labour Corps demob unknown date |