CRICH PARISH
Crich, Fritchley, Whatstandwell, Bullbridge, Crich Carr, Coddington, Wheatcroft, Wakebridge
Frederick Britland
Private then 3rd Air Mechanic
| Durham Light Infantry | 3012782 | 12th Battalion |
| Royal Flying Corps/ Royal Air Force | 115980 | No 2 Squadron, 1st Wing |
Lea Mills postcard
Notes
Frederick Britland was a Cromford man and is on the Cromford Roll of Honour. He joined the forces on 28th October 1916 aged 21 years. After the war he returned to work at Lea Mills as a knitter.
His brother Robert Charles Britland (who did work at Lea Mills); Died Wed, 15 September 1915, aged twenty. Private, Sherwood Foresters. Son of Robert and Mary Britland of 88 The Hill, Cromford. Cemetery: Pieta Military Cemetary, Malta.
The Derby Mercury reported that Robert died in hospital in Malta of enteric fever
Frederick's brother Thomas Britland also worked at Lea Mills and served in WW1
Letters to J B Marsden Smedley
Blandford, Dorset
Sept 20th 1918
DearSir
Your parcel to hand received with thanks I found it very useful as things are now
I am Sir yours truly
F Brittland
PRE PRINTED JOHN SMEDLEY POSTCARD FRANKED 20TH SEPT 1917 CENSOR STAMP NO 2978
Counter signed by S J Broderick [both sides]
Dear Sir
Thanks for parcel received quite save with the very best wishes and compliments of the season
Yours
F Brittland
Eling Cottage, Lower Brook St, Basingstoke, Hants
December 19th 1916
Dear Sir
Just a few lines to let you know I received your parcel thanking you for your kindness wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from yours truly
Pte F Brittland
CENSUS INFORMATION
1901: 88 Main Street, Cromford
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | Britland | Head | 34 | Hosiery worker | Cromford |
| Mary | Britland | wife | 35 | Cromford | |
| Ada | Britland | daughter | 12 | Cromford | |
| Ethel | Britland | daughter | 8 | Cromford | |
| Frederick | Britland | son | 3 | Cromford | |
| Thomas | Britland | son | 1 | Cromford |
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1911: 88 Cromford Hill
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | Britland | Head | 44 | Hosiery machine minder | Cromford |
| Mary | Britland | wife | 45 | Cromford | |
| Ada | Britland | daughter | 22 | Runner on hosiery | Cromford |
| Ethel | Britland | daughter | 18 | Bitting hosiery | Cromford |
| Robert Charles | Britland | son | 16 | Farm labourer | Cromford |
| Frederick | Britland | son | 13 | Bobbin carrier hosiery | Cromford |
| Thomas | Britland | son | 11 | School | Cromford |
| Thomas | Mitchell | nephew | 11 | School | Derby |
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