Claughan Frank (?Frances) Pte 4469774

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Pte F Claughan's CWGC headstone.
Pte F Claughan's CWGC headstone.

Name Claughan Frank (?Francis)
Army number 4469774
Rank Pte
Decorations
Date of birth Born County Durham 1922/23.
Age 21
Unit Durham Light Infantry, no enlistment date, Posted 10th Bn DLI. Served Iceland? Served Normandy. DIED of WOUNDS 29/6/1944 with 10th Bn Durham Light Infantry.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade Date not yet confirmed.
Promotions
Wounded Yes - details not yet available.
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action 29-Jun-44
Home address Resident of County Durham. Son of Edward and Mary E Claughan, Sacriston. Buried Grave IV. C. 15. Fontenay-le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel.
Source table 10DLI