Second Corporal Frank Philpotts, Royal Engineers 124 Field Coy

[l.harding]

I am trying to find any information about 2nd Corporal Frank Philpotts who died 1.11.1918, commemorated at Croix Churchyard. A Mr Paul Hickman bought some of his personal papers at an auction in Newent, Glos about 10 years ago and contacted members of Frank's family about them but unfortunately they have lost touch with him. As he was very interested in First World War memorabilia and even went out to see Fran's memorial, I am hoping he may see or hear of this request as I am writing the story of those servicemen, like Frank, who died from our parish.

Thanks

Lesley Harding

[Max (UK)]

Hi Lesley - probably won't help much............

Name: PHILPOTTS, F.

Regiment, Corps etc.: Corps of Royal Engineers

Battalion etc.:

Surname: Philpotts

Forename(s): F.

Initials: F

Birthplace: Hindlip, Worcs

Enlisted: Bridgend, Glam.

Residence: Newent, Glos.

Rank: 2/CPL.

Number: 67579

Date died: 01 November 1918

How died: Killed in action

Theatre of war: France & Flanders

Supplementary Notes: (124TH FIELD COY., R.E.).

[l.harding]

Thanks Max - it does in fact help a lot ( and so quick!)

Lesley

[Max (UK)]

Ah cool

Good luck in your quest, Lesley.