Attested in December 1915; One of the Derby Scheme ‘London Men’; Served inmates Ireland; Survived the War and was discharged in November 1918; Died in Summer of 1968.

Photograph taken at Curragh Camp towards the end of 1916

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Pre-War

Arthur lived with his wife Mary Ann at 29 Strahan Road in Bethnal Green

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Attestation and Service in Ireland

Frank attested in December 1915 and was mobilised in October 1916. It’s likely that he was one of the Derby Scheme ‘London Men’ that were posted to the 2/6th – see here.

He served for a few weeks in Ireland before the Battalion moved to Fovant in early 1917.

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Active Service in France from early 1917

Very little is known about Arthur’s service in France. It is possible that at some point he was wounded and transferred to the 2nd Battalion after recovery.

Arthur was discharged on the 11th November 1918 due to ‘sickness’ and was awarded a Silver War Badge along with his British War and Victory Medal.