South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Duisans British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 13 May 1918 in France | ~ | Berkswell |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Mobilisation History |
| Hundred Day Offensive | 11 Dec 1915 at Coventry | 12 Dec 1915 to Army Reserve |
| 12 Feb 1918 mobilised at Leamington Spa | ||
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| 4th Canadian CCS at Agnes-les-Duisans | ~ | History of 108th Siege Battery |
Circumstances of Death
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Frank is listed as dying from wounds on 2 Oct 1918. His service record states that he suffered shrapnel wounds to legs, buttocks, foot and thigh and died at the 4th Canadian Casualty Clearing Station which was located in Agnes-les-Duisans. 108th Siege Battery became part of 78th Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery in February 1918 and remainded in 78th Brigade until the war ended. The Brigade War Diary for 2 Oct 1918 is Adminstrative and contains no information about Casualties or actions that they were involved in. From the nature his wounds it can be safely assumed that he was hit by some sort of shell explosion. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
|---|---|
| 1882 at Berkswell | 28 May 1882 at Berkswell |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| James and Ann Owen | Berkswell |
| Wife | Marriage Details |
| Hannah Owen nee Hingley | 13 Sep 1914 at Meriden Register Office |
| Schools | Colleges |
| ~ | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1882 - Berkswell | 1891 - Scholar |
| 1891 - Village, Berkswell | 1901 - Bricklayers Labourer |
| 1901 - Village, Berkswell | 1911 - Bricklayers Labourer |
| 1911 - Village, Berkswell | 1915 - Bricklayers Labourer |
| 1915 - Berkswell |
