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Frederick Cumberlidge 1892-1961
Corporal 1285 7th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Frederick Cumberlidge was born on 9 August 1892 in St Paul's, Coventry in Warwickshire, England. He was the son of John George Cumberlidge and his wife Amy nee Lord.
On 20 September 1910 and at the age of 18 Frederick joined the 7th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment Territorial Force for a period of four years service. He was a slotter working for Bretts Company and living at 2 Cobden Terrace, Coventry in Warwickshire, England. He became Private 1285.
He completed his preliminary training within a year of joining the army and completed his annual training each subsequent year. He was embodied on 5 August 1914 and became Lance Corporal on 31 October 1914 and was confirmed to the rank of Corporal on 17 March 1915. On 22 March 1914 he arrived in France with the British Expeditionary Force and became entitled to the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
He was discharged on 13 October 1915 after serving five years in the arm and he was described on discharge as:
- Age: 23 years 2 months
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Chest measurement when fully expanded 37 inches, range of expansion 2 inches
- Complexion: Fresh
- Eyes: Brown
- Hair: Light Brown
- Trade: Slotter
- Intended place of residence: 1 Cobden Terrace, Bradford Street, Coventry
- Descriptive marks: None
WW1 Service Record
TERRITORIAL FORCE
Proceedings on Discharge during the period of Embodiment
No. 1285 Rank: Corporal
Name: Frederick Cumberlidge
Corps of Territorial Force: 1/7th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Battalion, Battery, Company, Depot: A Company
Date of discharge: October 13 1915
Place of discharge: Coventry
Description at the time of Discharge:
- Age: 23 years 2 months
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Chest measurement when fully expanded 37 inches, range of expansion 2 inches
- Complexion: Fresh
- Eyes: Brown
- Hair: Light Brown
- Trade: Slotter
- Intended place of residence: 1 Cobden Terrace, Bradford Street, Coventry
- Descriptive marks: None
The above-name man is discharged in consequence of Time Expired. Termination of Engagement under Kings Regulations, Para 392 (XXI)
Military character: Good
Character awarded in accordance with King’s Regulations: Documents not to hand
Classification for proficiency pay: Class 2
Campaigns, Medals and Decorations: Not awarded
Certificate to be signed by the soldier on discharge
Additional certificate in the case of a soldier who takes his discharge at his own request
Statement of service
Service towards engagement to 29 Sep 1914 (the date to which the record of service is completed) 4 years – days
Further service engagement to 13 Oct 1915 (the date of confirmation of discharge) 1 year, 14 days
Total 5 years 14 days
Confirmation of discharge
The discharge of the above-named man is hereby confirmed for 13 October 1915 (date)
(Place) Coventry
(Date) 13th October 1915
TERRITORIAL FORCE
4 years’ Service in the United Kingdom
ATTESTATION OF
No. 1285 Name: Frederick Cumberlidge Corps: 7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment
What is your Name? Frederick Cumberlidge
In or near what Parish or Town were you born? In the Parish of St Paul’s in or near the Town of Coventry in the County of Warwickshire
Are you a British Subject? Yes
What is your Age? 18 Years / Months
What is your Trade or Calling? Slotter
In whose employ are you? Bretts Co.
Where do you now reside? 2 Cobden Terrace, Bradford St
Are you now an Apprentice? No
Are you married? No
Do you now belong to the Army, the Marines, the Militia… No
Have you ever service in the Army, the Marines… No
Do you belong, or have you belonged, to any Cadet Corps or Battalion? No
Have you ever been rejected as unfit for Military or Naval Forces of the Crown? No
Did you receive a Notice, and do you understand its meaning? Yes
Are you willing to be attested for the term of 4 years…to serve in the 7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment? Yes
Description of Frederick Cumberlidge on Enlistment
MEDICAL INSPECTION REPORT
Name: Frederick Cumberlidge
Age: 18 Years
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Chest Measurement: Girth when fully expanded: 34½ inches, range of expansion 2½ inches
Physical development: Good
I consider him FIT for the Territorial Force
Date: Sept 28 1910
Place: Coventry
Certificate of Approving Officer
I certify that this Attestation of the above-named Recruit is correct, and properly filled up, and that the required forms appear to have been complied with. I accordingly approve, and appoint him to the 7th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Date: 30 Sep 1910
Place: Coventry
STATEMENT of the SERVICES of No. 1285 Name: Frederick Cumberlidge
Service towards engagement reckons from 30 Sep 1910
Joined at Coventry on 30 Sep 1910
Preliminary Training: Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Coventry, Private, 30 Sep 1910 from 20 Sep 1910 to 18 Sep 1911
Annual Training
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Towyn, Private, 8 Aug 1911, from 6 Aug 1911 to 20 Aug 1911
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Salisbury Plain, Private, 4 Aug 1912, from 4 Aug 1912 to 18 Aug 1912
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Beaulieu, Private, 3 Aug 1913, from 3 Aug 1913 to 17 Aug 1913
Embodied Service
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Embodied, Private, Aug 5 1914, from Aug 5 1914
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Approved Acting Paid Lance Corporal from 31 Oct 1914 to 16 Mar 1915
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Promoted (temporary) Corporal 17 Mar 1915 from 17 Mar 1915
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, Confirmed in Rank (Part II Orders No 101 dtd 17 Jul) Corporal 17 Mar 1915 from 17 Mar 1915
Total Service towards engagement in the Territorial Force to 13 Oct 1915 (Date of discharge) 5 years 14 days
Discharged in consequence of Termination of Engagement under para 392 (XXI) Kings Regulations
The discharge of Corporal Cumberlidge is hereby approved
Station: Coventry
Date: 13 Oct 1915
No. 1285 Name Frederick Cumberlidge
MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
Service
Home from 20 Sep 1910 to 21 Mar 1915
Expeditionary Force France from 22 Mar 1915 to 29 Sep 1915
Home from 30 Sep 1915
Medals, Decorations and annuities:
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal
- Victory Medal
Name and Address of next of kin: (Father) George Cumberlidge, 2 Cobden Terrace, Bradford St, Coventry
No. 1285 Name: Cumberledge F. A Company 7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Date of Enlistment: 20 Sep 1910
Good Conduct Badges: /
Proficiency Pay: 3d
Character: Good
AGREEMENT to be made by an officer or man of the Territorial Force to subject himself to liability to service in any place outside the United Kingdom in the event of National emergency
I (No.) 1285 (Rank) Private
(Name) F. Cumberledge of the (Unit) 7th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment do hereby agree, subject to the conditions stated overleaf, to accept liability, in the event of national emergency, to service in any place outside the United Kingdom, in accordance with the provisions of Section XIII. (2) (a) of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907
Station: Stock
Date: Sept 4 1914
Casualty Form – Active Service
Regiment or Corps: 7 Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Regimental No. 1285
Rank: Private Corporal
Name: Cumberledge Frederick
Enlisted: 20 Sep 1910
Terms of Service: 4 years
Service reckons from (a) 20 Sep 1910
Date of appointment to lance rank: 31 Oct 1914
22 Mar 1915 Embarked at Southampton, Disembarked at Havre 22 Mar 1915
17 Jul 1915 from Officer Commanding Battalion, Confirmed in Rank of Corporal, In Field
12 Aug 1915 from Officer Commanding Battalion, Transferred to Base for Discharge, In Field, 29 Aug 1915
16 Jul 1915 from Officer in charge Records Warwick, Due for Discharge 29 Sep 1915
Medal Roll
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGT Regiment or Corps when Decoration was earned
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Decoration granted under Army Order 20 of 1919 [1914 Star]
(B) 658
Regtl. No. |
Rank |
Name |
Date of Disembarkation |
Remarks |
1285 |
Corporal |
CUMBERLIDGE F. [Frederick] |
22 March 1915 (1) |
Discharged 12 Oct 1915 |
Warwick, December 17th 1919
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OR CORPS
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Victory Medal and British War Medal granted under Army Orders 266 and 301 of 1919. B.1830
Regtl. No. |
Rank |
Name |
Unit |
Remarks |
1285 |
Corporal |
CUMBERLIDGE, Frederick |
1/7th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1285 Corporal |
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Warwick, 16th September, 1920
Medal Index Card
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CUMBERLIDGE |
1/7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment |
Corporal |
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VICTORY |
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Discharged 12 Oct 1915 |
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15 Star |
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Theatre of War first served in |
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Date of entry therein |
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