Burgess, Frank
Regiment: Imperial Yeomanry
Rank: Private
Service No: 1312
Boer War service: 3 Feb 1900 to 14 Sept 1900
Date of enlistment: 4 Jan 1900
Date of discharge: 22 Nov 1900
Reason for discharge: Not known
Other information: Frank’s brother, William Grice Burgess, also served in the Boer War.
Born: 6 March 1871 in Whitchurch, Shropshire and would appear to have been baptised at St Alkmund’s Church, Whitchurch on 23 January 1877
Family: He was one of nine children born to John and Mary Ellen Burgess. In 1902 he married Emily Percival Lewis and together they had one son
Residence: In 1871 and 1881 he was living at the Fox and Goose, Green End, Whitchurch where his father was the publican. In 1891 he was boarding at 3 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. After returning from the Boer War, in 1901 he lived at 14 Richmond Terrace, Station Road, Whitchurch
Employment: He was a draper when he enlisted.
Death: 10 November 1924 in Coonor, Madras, India.
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