Francis KENDALL

25 October 1918

KENDALL – October 9th, 1918, killed in action, Trooper Frank Kendall, Royal Hussars, the dearly beloved eldest son of George and Cicely Kendall, of Firth Demesne, Buckden, Skipton, aged 27 years.

01 November 1918

BUCKDEN – TROOPER FRANK KENDALL KILLED: Only Five Left Unwounded

We tender sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. George Kendall, of the Firth Demesne, Buckden, on the loss of their eldest son, Trooper Frank Kendall, of the Royal Hussars, who was killed by a bomb on October 8th while on active service on the Western Front. He was a young man of 27 years, highly respected in the district, a fine manly type of Dalesman, who has sacrificed his life for the benefit of humanity. The news was officially communicated to the bereaved family through the Records Office at York, but the details are conveyed in the following letters.

The Officer commanding the ‘B’ Squadron, Lieut. Bernard H. Wilson, writing on the 17th October, says:– “I am writing on behalf of the officers, N.C.O.s and men of my squadron to condole with you in your great loss. We shall feel the loss of your son tremendously. He will always be remembered in this squadron as one of the very best, and I cannot say more. He was killed instantaneously during the great advance and died as a true soldier fighting for his country.”

Private H. Harrison, writing from the 73rd General Hospital, Trouville, France, on October 15th states:– “I write these few lines to you, and I am very sorry to tell you that your son Frank has got killed October 8th. He was killed by a bomb between five and half-past. I could not write to you sooner as I am wounded myself, but mine is only a slight one. There were only five left in our troop that were not wounded. The boys that are left send their sympathy. Your son was my pal in England. We came out together, and had been pals ever since.”

Trooper Kendal, who joined up under the Derby scheme 18 months ago, went out to France last Easter Monday.

A letter of sympathy has also been received from the Chaplain (Rev. A. R. Grant) who says that Trooper Kendall’s death is a real loss to the regiment.

10 October 1919

KENDALL – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Trooper Francis Kendall, 10th Royal Hussars, who was killed in action in France October 9th, 1918, aged 27 years.

Never a day but his name is spoken,
Never an hour but he is in our thoughts;
A link from our family chain is broken
A dear son and brother gone from our home,
But not from our hearts.

Not dead to us who loved him dear,
Not lost but gone before;
He lives with us in memory still,
And will for ever more.

From Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, at Firth Demesne, Buckden, Skipton.

KENDALL – In loving memory of our dear brother, Frank, killed in action October 9th, 1918.

It’s strange that one so lovely
Should perish like a flower,
But now he blooms unfailing
In a brighter world than ours.

From his loving Brother and Sister, Annie and George, Ivy Cottage, Buckden.

08 October 1920

KENDALL – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Trooper Francis Kendall, 10th Royal Hussars, who was killed in action October 9th, 1918, aged 27 years.

One by one earth’s ties are broken,
One by one they’re linked above;
Some day there’ll be sweet reunion
In the land of light and love.

Ever remembered by Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, Firth Demesne, Buckden.

07 October 1921

KENDALL – In ever loving memory of Trooper Francis Kendall, who fell in action, October 8th, 1918.

We think of him in silence,
No eye may see us weep,
Yet ever in our aching hearts
His memory we will keep.

From Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, Firth Demesne, Buckden.