Private Frank Corrall
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1891-06-15
Place of birth: Leeds Yorkshire England England
Next of kin: Mrs. S.J. Corrall, 3 Johns Square, Keswick, Notts, England
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Farmer
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Religion: Church of England
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 426031
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private, 46th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1914-12-19 ?
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
During the period 14/8/17, and 18/8/17 on Hill 70 this soldier was employed as a company runner and rendered most important services. He showed great keenness at all times to do just a little more than was expected of him, and after the capture and consolidation of the positions, rendered first aid to many wounded men under very heavy shell fire.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-14
Source: London Gazette
Notes: MM, 1914/15 Star, BWM and VM offered on Tanya Ursual's website July 2018.
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
118131
Service file: B2015-S041
Uploader's Notes: Awarded the Military Medal for his actions during the Hill 70 operations.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 46th Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
During the period 14/8/17, and 18/8/17 on Hill 70 this soldier was employed as a company runner and rendered most important services. He showed great keenness at all times to do just a little more than was expected of him, and after the capture and consolidation of the positions, rendered first aid to many wounded men under very heavy shell fire. ]
During the period 14/8/17, and 18/8/17 on Hill 70 this soldier was employed as a company runner and rendered most important services. He showed great keenness at all times to do just a little more than was expected of him, and after the capture and consolidation of the positions, rendered first aid to many wounded men under very heavy shell fire. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17
Last modified: 2010-01-25