No.8734, Private, Frank Fitzroy ROSE
Aged 19
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Born in 1895 in Gedding (2nd qtr Stow 4a:672) son of Elizah and Anna ROSE (née OSBORNE). His parents previously had a son Frank Fitzroy ROSE in 1882 who sadly died in 1883
1901 census...Aged 6, he was at Brand's lane, Lawshall with his father Elizah ROSE [43] horsekeeper born Drinkstoen; his mother Anna [40] born Drinkstone; sisters Margaret [20] born Drinkstone, and Beatrice [1] born Onehouse; cousin Alice [2] born Gedding 1911 census...Aged 16, a servant, he was at Chilton Rectory, Sudbury. At 54 Horringer Road, Bury St.Edmunds were is parents, sisters Alice Elizabeth and Elise Grace [8] born Lawshall; cousin Beatrice |
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He enlisted in Bury St.Edmunds. The War Diary:- Coulommiers, Tuesday 8th 6:5 am Continued pursuit in a NNE direction 10 am An attack was made by 14th Brigade from DOUE on St.OUEN. Battalion and 2nd Manchester Regiment in support.Little resistance was met with. 2 pm Battalion formed part of an advance guard as far as CHAMPTORTET. 8 pm Bivouaced in a field near ROUGEVILLe, S of SAACY.
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