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Frank Button was my Great Great Uncle (Brother of my great grandmother). He was actually killed on Aug 23, 1914 at Mons in one of the first engagements of the war. His rank was L/Sgt and his regimental number was L/13367. I hope this helps. Also, the Bayano was torpedoed in the spring of 1915. Great great Uncle Alec's service number is 228924. I have a copy of his service record if you would like it. If you have any information regarding brothers Henry (died pre-WW1 while in the RN from appendicitis) or Lionel who also joined the Navy, I would love to hear about it. Ron D Reeves Reply

Since my last correspondence, I have found out that Frank Button was a Lance Sargent in the Royal Fusiliers, who was killed at the retreat of Mons on the 23rd August 1914, two days after the start of WW1. There is a monument to the memory of the lads who died in Erith Kent including Alec Button and Frank Button's name at St John's church Belvedere Kent.

David Button

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