Private 10985 Frank Crooks
Regiment/Unit: Royal Welsh Fusiliers - 1st Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Date Entered Therein: 06/10/1914
Age at death: 24
Date of death: 6th of November 1914
Born: Parr, St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Ypres Reservoir Cemetery - II. B. 5.
Census details:
1901 - 5 years old Frank is living at 67 Wilson Street, St Helens with parents John Thomas (33), Jane (29) and two siblings: Herbert (8), John Thomas (2). Boarding at the address are Henry Callighan (25), his wife Mary Callighan (25) and their daughter Phobe Callighan (8 Mths). 1911 - Sees 17 years old 'Groomer' Frank boarding at 18 Woodville Road, Birkenhead with the Williams family.
Notes:
Age discrepancy noted.
Age discrepancy noted.
[pic]imgs/S1PWHYAOTV/Crooks_F_10985_RWF.jpg[/pic][caption]The headstone of Private Frank Crooks at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery
(Photo courtesy of Ste M.)[/caption]
