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General => Armed Forces => World War One => Topic started by: Ju on Monday 02 May 05 15:03 BST (UK)
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Hi!
I was hoping someone would be able to try to find Frank Kent in the
list of soldiers who died in the First World War.
Frank was born in Ceylon in about 1896. It is thought that he joined
the army in November 1915, together with his brother George Forbes
Neville Kent. George Kent joined the Machine Gun Corps, but it is not
known if Frank did likewise. It is thought that Frank died in 1916.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ju
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Details from Commonwealth Graves Commission
Casualty Details
Name: KENT, FRANK
Initials: F
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment: ALIAS
Age: 20
Date of Death: between 19/08/1916 and 22/08/1916
Service No: 1615
Additional information: See NEWBOLD, the true family name.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
37Cemetery: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
I hope this is the correct one.
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I dont think that is the one you are looking for as the following record is for the same man and as you will see his surname was actually NEWBOLD and he was Australian.
Name: NEWBOLD, FRANK KENT
Initials: F K
Nationality: Australian
Rank: Private
Regiment: Australian Infantry, A.I.F
Unit Text: 12th Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: between 19/08/1916 and 22/08/1916
Service No: 1615
Additional information: (Served as KENT.) Son of Joseph Kent Newbold and Alice R. K. Newbold, of 5, Bell St., Glebe, Hobart, Tasmania,.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Cemetery: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
You can use the following website to do a search of the commonwealth war graves - http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/search.aspx#
Holly
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Hi!
Thanks for replying so quickly!
I was going to say that I wasn't sure if this is the Frank I was
looking for or not, as I was a bit confused by the additional
information! The Frank I am after was the son of Charles and
Charlotte Kent.
Thanks for your help anyway!
Ju
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This is the site you need http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/search.aspx
There are many F Kents. You could pick the one you think it is.
Sylviaann
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Hi!
Just to say that I've now found details of the death of 'Frank' Kent
on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
He was actually Charles Frank Hadley Kent - named after his father,
but known by his second name - and was a Lance Corporal in the
Manchester Regiment. Sadly, he died in March 1917, aged just 20.
Ju
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Ju
Additional information
Born and Resident Colombo,Ceylon
Enlisted-London
Killed in Action 14/3/17
He formerly served with the Middlesex Regiment service number PS/3281
Regards Doug.
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Hi Doug!
Thanks for that additional info.
I didn't know much about Frank before this, only that he was the
eldest child of Charles & Charlotte Ida Elizabeth Kent, who was born
in Ceylon in about 1896 and who was killed in the First World War.
It is thought that he enlisted at the same time as his brother, George
Forbes Neviile, and it is interesting to know that they joined up in London.
Thanks again!
Ju
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ju,he was in the 22nd battalion man regt[pals],manmack
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I see that this is an old topic but I am just new to this website.
I have a family tree which includes Charles Hadley Frank Kent, Cyril Kent and so on. Charles Kent - father of Charles Hadley was my children's great-great grandfather.
If you still want information, I may be able to help.
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Hi!
I haven't been on here for quite some time, but saw that you had been kind enough to reply and therefore wanted to get back to you.
Charles Kent, the father of Charles Frank Hadley Kent was my great-grandfather (My grandad was Reginald Hugh Kent).
I do have quite a lot of info on the family, thanks to people on here (if you do a search on my user name you will see replies finding the family on census returns and ships passenger lists) and also thanks to the work of Ron Kent, who did a lot of research long before the internet & computers were around to help!
Saying that, I would never turn down the opportunity to learn more and also to return the favour if possible (although to say my notes are somewhat unorganised would be a bit of an understatement!). The Kent family hails from Berkshire and we've got them going back into the 18th century.
Thanks again for getting in touch!
Ju
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Hello and thank you for getting back to me. Most of my research is also from Ron.
I was married to Gregory Frank Kent (Greg) and we have two children. His father was William Frank Kent (Frank) who died a few years ago (mother Rona Pauline Green). Reginald was Frank's Uncle and his father was Harold Frederick (Reginald's brother of course).
I have a few photos which include Charles Kent, Ida, Charles Hadley Frank Kent, Reginald - was he called "Bob"? - Agnes Long and others if you are interested. You may have some yourself. I will attach one of Reginald (Bob), Neville and Harold Kent.t
Anyway, I probably can't add much to what you know except for present day family of William Frank Kent. Let me know if there is any information or photos I can pass on.
Are you in the UK or in Australia? I am in WA.
Regards
Lynn
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Hi
Have only recently found this web page. My great grandfather was Charles Kent and my grandfather was George Forbes Neville who appears on the lovely photo of the 3 brothers. I know very little about the brothers, how many of them or even their names so any further information would be greatly appreciated. Neville was my mother's father but my mum really didn't talk much about her family so took any information to her grave a few years ago. Any other photos would be lovely. My sister and I are going to Sri Lanka on holiday next month so the family will be in our thoughts. I have also been to Thiepval Northern France where Charles Frank Hadley is commerated.
SueB
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Hi Sue, thanks for writing. This is the family of my ex-husband. You could contact my ex-sister in law, Janis Kent who would love to hear from you - email: (*)
I did write some information on a blog which you could check out - lynnie57.wordpress.com.
Let me know how you get on. Good luck.
Lynn
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Thanks for that Lynne but as you will see the email address for Janis has been removed before I could respond, grr. In an earlier posting you said you have photos that feature Charles, Ida and Charles Frank Hadley. I would be so grateful to see a picture of them. As for getting in touch with Janis I don't know where we can go from here, so frustrating but thanks for trying. Is Janis a descendant of one of the brothers who emigrated to Australia, my mother did say that she thought Ted?? had gone to NZ or Oz. Maybe Janis would like to join Rootschat?
Regards SueB
Regards SueB
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Hello, I’ve been digging into my family history a bit and stumbled upon this chat. I’m a descendant of Charles Kent and Charlotta Ida De Vos. They were my paternal great grandparents. My grandfather was Cyril ‘Jack’ Kent, their youngest child, I believe. I would be grateful for any photos or further information. I’m in Australia. Thanks! :)