Info

SurnameMorrow
ForenameFrank Alfred
RankCompany Serjeant Major
Army No14512
Battalion3rd & 5th
Commissioned1918-09-25
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth PlaceLimehouse, London.
Residence36 Wallwood Street, Burdett Road, London E. 14.
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1915-04-02
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoBorn in September 1892. Commissioned as officer in 1918. He was the son of G. E. Morrow, a Master Oar and Scull Maker, who was born in Melbourne, Australia. Morrow worked in his father’s workshop prior to serving during WW1. His citation for his D.C.M. reads: D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1917 (details appeared in London Gazette of 13 February 1917): "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great courage and initiative in rallying and leading the men of his own and another unit at a critical time." During WW2 he rejoined the army. He was commissioned as a Temporary Captain, Royal Marines in January 1942. He served as a Company Commander in the 19th Royal Marine Battalion, and the latter were engaged as part of the Mobile Naval Base Defence Organisation. He was discharged from service, and died at Southend Municipal Hospital in June 1944.

Assignments

3rd Worcestershire Regiment 14512 Private
3rd Worcestershire Regiment 14512 Warrant Officer Class 2 (Company Serjeant Major)
5th Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The 1914-1915 Star
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

MedalRankBattalionEngagementAwarded
Distinguished Conduct MedalSergt. 3rd Thiepval 7/7/19161917-01-01

Foreign Decorations & Awards

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Royal Flying Corps

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