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George FRANK

Regimental number257
Place of birthStropshire, England
Place of birthOswestry, Salop, England
SchoolWelshpool, North Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMt Horeb via Adelong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinG H Frank, Mt. Horeb, Tumblong, New South Wales
Previous military serviceHe joined the lst LH in 1913 and was in camp at Goulburn
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateDied of wounds 11 June 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death20
Age at death from cemetery records20
Place of burialChatby War Memorial Cemetery (Row L, Grave No. 99), Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
2
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Bessie FRANK, Grove Wold, North Richmond, New South Wales
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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