| Regimental number | 96 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Tyalgum, Tweed River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Frankham, Tyalgum, Tweed River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF44 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF44 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Recommendation date: Military Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918 Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, during the operations on the SOMME, east of HAMEL, Sergeant FRANKHAM did splendid work and showed skilful leadership as a Platoon Sergeant. He advanced his Platoon rapidly in spite of the difficulties arising from dense fog and thick growth of underbrush. During the advance on the objective he showed unflinching courage in personally mopping up dugouts and taking prisoners. On reaching the objective he at once consolidated and established a Lewis Gun Post on a bridge, cleared up all surrounding ground, and succeeded in capturing more prisoners. He also kept good liaison with the Platoon on the north bank of the SOMME. Throughout the operations Sergeant FRANKHAM's splendid leadership and exemplary courage was excellent example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
