Basic Details
Surname
Mitchell
Forenames
Frank
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Frank Cockcroft
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked in the office for the Co-Op, enlisted in March 195, was commissioned in 1916 and killed when, supporting infantry with 2 guns, he went ahead to establish the best position for the guns and was killed by grenade during a counterattack. he is also commemorated on IWM 293894 and 2611 as well as the Arras Memorial.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Gavrelle, Near Arras
Year of death
1917
Month of death
May
Day of death
12
Age at death
20
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action