RIFLEMAN R F GRAINGER
Service Number: C/12573
Regiment & Unit/Ship: King's Royal Rifle Corps, 21st Bn.
Died 09 October 1916
Age 33 years old
Robert Franks Grainger was born in Borrowby about October 1882.
Robert's parents were William, born in Borrowby 1840-1908 (68), and Amelia, born at Saddle Gill 1842-1931(died 90).
1911 Census: Robert was boarding in Felixkirk with Thomas William Smith, 31 years, and Mary Evelyn 28, his wife, and Mary Evelyn 10 months. Robert's occupation was gardener (domestic).
Robert was a labourer, last resident in Borrowby and enlisted in Thirsk.
He died of his wounds in action on 9th October 1916 in France, aged 33.
Service Number: C/12573
Regiment & Unit/Ship: King's Royal Rifle Corps, 21st Bn.
Died 09 October 1916
Age 33 years old
Robert Franks Grainger was born in Borrowby about October 1882.
Robert's parents were William, born in Borrowby 1840-1908 (68), and Amelia, born at Saddle Gill 1842-1931(died 90).
1911 Census: Robert was boarding in Felixkirk with Thomas William Smith, 31 years, and Mary Evelyn 28, his wife, and Mary Evelyn 10 months. Robert's occupation was gardener (domestic).
Robert was a labourer, last resident in Borrowby and enlisted in Thirsk.
He died of his wounds in action on 9th October 1916 in France, aged 33.
RIFLEMAN R F GRAINGER
Service Number: C/12573
Regiment & Unit/Ship: King's Royal Rifle Corps, 21st Bn.
Died 09 October 1916
Age 33 years old
Robert Franks Grainger was born in Borrowby about October 1882.
Robert's parents were William, born in Borrowby 1840-1908 (68), and Amelia, born at Saddle Gill 1842-1931(died 90).
1911 Census: Robert was boarding in Felixkirk with Thomas William Smith, 31 years, and Mary Evelyn 28, his wife, and Mary Evelyn 10 months. Robert's occupation was gardener (domestic).
Robert was a labourer, last resident in Borrowby and enlisted in Thirsk.
He died of his wounds in action on 9th October 1916 in France, aged 33.
Service Number: C/12573
Regiment & Unit/Ship: King's Royal Rifle Corps, 21st Bn.
Died 09 October 1916
Age 33 years old
Robert Franks Grainger was born in Borrowby about October 1882.
Robert's parents were William, born in Borrowby 1840-1908 (68), and Amelia, born at Saddle Gill 1842-1931(died 90).
1911 Census: Robert was boarding in Felixkirk with Thomas William Smith, 31 years, and Mary Evelyn 28, his wife, and Mary Evelyn 10 months. Robert's occupation was gardener (domestic).
Robert was a labourer, last resident in Borrowby and enlisted in Thirsk.
He died of his wounds in action on 9th October 1916 in France, aged 33.
Gravesite Details
He is commemorated on his parents' headstone in Leake churchyard and listed on war memorials at both Leake and Felixkirk.
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