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220222 L/Sgt. Francis Lovell British Army 1st Batallion Royal Berkshire Regiment from:Penryn, Cormwell (d.25th Aug 1914) Frank Lovell was born in Templemore Co. Tipperary, Ireland on 2nd May 1890 to English parents. Frank's father had served in the second Afghan wars in the 66th Foot and had won a D.C.M. Frank and his brothers, Alfred, Archie, Jesse and half brothers Thomas and John Hall, were all brought up to be professional soldiers. He was one of the first British soldiers to arrive in France after war was declared. Frank was killed in action on the 25th August 1914. He is buried in a war grave in the little French village of Maroilles in the Maroilles Communal Cemetery where approximately a dozen other soldiers are also buried. He was my Grandmother's younger brother. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**