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Second Lieutenant FRANK STRAKER

Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Field Artillery

239th Trench Mortar Bty.

Date of Death

Died 16 July 1916

Age 18 years old

Buried or commemorated at

BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY

III. K. 29.

France

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Awards Mentioned in Despatches
  • Additional Info Son of Ernest and Helena Emily Straker, of "The Eukestons," Warren Rd., Purley, Surrey.
  • Personal Inscription DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI
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Buried or commemorated at

BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY
Pas de Calais France
Number of casualties: 3233
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