4615: Pte Frederick Charles Tate

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posted on 2024-01-17, 15:04 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Frederick Tate was born at Upton Park, Essex on 30th March 1896, the son of Richard Frederick and Katherine Sarah Tate. He was known as Charlie to family and friends. He did well at school and matriculated. He also participated in activities at his local church, St Michael's, in Wood Green, London including participating in Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

Frederick enlisted in the army at the same time as his younger brother Reginald and was posted as a Private in the 12th Territorial Battalion London Regiment. He went to France on 9th March 1915. Frederick was killed in action aged 19 on 29th April 1915. Frederick Tate is buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm), Belgium. He is also commemorated on Wood Green Memorial, London.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Anon

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

My paternal uncle

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1914-1915

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

London and Belgium

Object(s)

Medal Index Card for Frederick Postcard from Frederick to his younger brother 2 photographs of Nathaniel Reed - uncle of Frederick Tate Transcript of a letter written to Frederick's parents after his death Memorial scroll for Frederick Medals and Memorial Plaques to Frederick and his brother Reginald Wood Green War Memorial where both brothers are listed CWGC Certificate for Frederick 3 Silk souvenirs found in Frederick & Reginald's brothers possessions after he died