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
SPR William Bancroft Royal Engineers (Brother of Frederick Bancroft)
Service Number:
8707
Death Plate & Great War For Civilization Medal.
Killed WW1
CPL A. Furness Royal Engineers (Related to the Bancroft Family)
Service Number:
35935
Medals LR Great War For Civilization Medal
1914 – 1915 Star 1914 – 1918 Service
Killed WW1
All Photos Below Taken Around April 2011.
Rifles on a Mantle.
General Electric B.22 Exhaust Driven Turbo Supercharger.
The Gearbox of a Jack Screw Showing Part Number.
The Gearbox of a Jack Screw Showing Motor Axle.
Full Side – View of a British .303 Inch Lee – Enfield No. 4 Rifle.
Near Sight Side – View of a British .303 Inch Lee – Enfield No. 4 Rifle.
Front – End – View of a British .303 Inch Lee – Enfield No. 4 Rifle.
Technical Specifications :
Service Designation : Rifle No 4 Mk 1.
Weight : 9 lbz, 3 ozs.
Weight with bayonet: 9 lbz, 10 ozs.
Length with normal butt : 3ft 8 ¾ ins.
Length with bayonet : 4ft, 5 ins. (approx).
Capcity of magazine : 10 rounds.
Charger or clip loading : Charger (5 rounds).
Type of sights : Aperture and blade.
Range of adjustment : Early models: 200 – 1300 yds, Production models : 100 – 600 yds.
Cut off for magazine : Early models: Yes, Production models: No.
Where was it made?
It was made in Great Britain.
When was it used?
It was used in World War 2.
Where was this taken?
It was took in Malcs Museum of Military.
5 Clip .303 Rounds & Oil Bottle.
Full Side – View of a 7.9 mm German Mauser.
Front End – View of a 7.9 mm German Mauser.
.303 Inch Short Magazine Lee Enfield (S.M.L.E).
Technical Specifications :
Service Designation : Rifle No 1
Weight : 8lbs 10 ½ ozs.
Weight with bayonet: 9lbs 11 ½ ozs.
Length with normal butt : 3 ft 8 ½ ins.
Length with bayonet : 5 ft 1 ½ ins.
Capcity of magazine : 10 rounds.
Charger or clip loading : Charger (5 rounds)
Type of sights : Open. U notch and blade.
Range of adjustment : 200 to 2000 yds.
Cut off for magazine : Mk. 3 – yes. Mk.3* – no.
Where was it made?
It was made in Great Britain.
When was it used?
It was used mainly in World War 1, but it was also used at the begining of World War 2.
Where was this taken?
This picture was took in Malcs Musesum of Military.
