Pte Frank Ormerod - 1st Bn, Border Regiment

[Paul Ormerod]

Remembering, Frank Ormerod (Private 12019 - 1 Battalion, Border Regiment), who died on 13 August 1915, during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Frank was the son of Mrs Margaret A. Ormerod, of Laurel Mount, Nethertown, Whalley, and enlisted in 1st Battalion, Border Regiment, at Blackpool.

At this time of his death 1st Battalion, Border Regiment formed part of the "incomparable" 29th Division and the 87th Brigade. Frank was one of a number of reinforcements for the 29th Division that were making their way to Gallipoli on the troopship Royal Edward when it was torpedoed on Friday 13 August 1915 as she was approaching Kandeliusa island, off the Gulf of Kos.

Frank has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the Helles Memorial (Panel 223).

Frank's brother, Robert, was killed four days before him, during the assault on Chunuk Bair, and is also commemorated on the Helles Memorial.

Edited 29 August , 2015 by Paul Ormerod

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