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Surname: FRANKLAND
Forename(s): John Hartley
Place of Birth: Gisburn Forest, Yorkshire
Service No: 31222
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: East Lancashire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 1st Battalion
Division: 61st (2/South Midland) Division
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1918-11-28
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: V. E. 23.
CWGC Cemetery: ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: RATHMELL, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: WRAY, LANCASHIRE
Additional Information:
John Hartley Frankland was the son of William and Sarah Jane Frankland, née Hartley. Both parents were born at Austwick, Yorkshire. John was the cousin of Private Thirston Frankland (18257) (q.v.).
1901 Gisburn Forest, Yorkshire Census: Sandy Syke - John H. Frankland, aged 2 years, born Gisburn Forest, son of William and Sarah Jane Frankland.
1911 Giggleswick, Yorkshire Census: Gildersleets - John Frankland, aged 12 years, born Gisburn Forest, Yorkshire, son of William and Sarah Jane Frankland.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John H. Frankland, 31222, E. Lan. R.; 2951, North'd Fus.; 77565, Durh. L. I.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John Hartley Frankland, 2951, 15th Northum. Fus.; 77565, 3rd D.L.I.; 31222, 1/4th East Lancs.; 31222, 1st East Lancs.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John Hartley Frankland, 31222, 1 Btn. E. Lancs R. Date and Place of Death: 28.11.18. Wounds France or Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - William. £21 10s. 5d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for John. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Sarah Jane Frankland. Relationship: Mother. Address: Cragg Hall, Wray, Lancaster. Deceased. Dependant: William Frankland. Relationship: Father. Address: Briar Lea, Goodender [Goodenber] Road, Bentham, Lancaster.
Photograph courtesy of John Frankland.
Data Source: Local War Memorial
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Private John Hartley FRANKLAND
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: East Lancashire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 61st (2/South Midland) Division
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Private John Hartley Frankland
Courtesy of John Frankland
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