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We remember Frank Merritt
We remember Frank Merritt
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1899
enlistment
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:7676716
29th July 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
9984
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7676716
29th July 1899
1908
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/9984
HMS Lion
Source:7676716
30th June 1908 - 13th July 1910
1911
location
Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8642181
2nd April 1911
1917
marriage
Annie M Loveridge
Source:8642192
27th June 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/9984
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7676716
24th February 1918 - 7th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal
PLY/9984
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7676716
8th March 1918 - 23rd April 1918
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal [ Sick birth attendant ]
PLY/9984
Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS Vindictive
4th Royal Marines Battalion, Plymouth Division
Source:7731729
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action. During the Zeebrugge raid
HMS Vindictive, at Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:7731729
23rd April 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
P. W. 40A
Source:8642171
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Merritt |
| Source | 7676716 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 9984 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PLY/9984 | Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS Vindictive | 4th Royal Marines Battalion, Plymouth Division | Lance Corporal [ Sick birth attendant ] | |
| Royal Navy | PLY/9984 | HMS Lion | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PLY/9984 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | PLY/9984 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie M Loveridge | wife | 27th June 1917 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Tim17028 | |
| Roll for AFRICA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL 1902-1910 | Keith1947 | |
| Roll for Naval General Service Medal: clasp for Persian Gulf 1909-1914 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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