Basic Details
Surname
Snook
Forenames
William F
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
WILLIAM FRANK LAWRENCE
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Recovered 08.08.2023 fromhttps://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/813517/william-frank-lawrence-snook/
PRIVATE WILLIAM FRANK LAWRENCE SNOOK
Service Number: 11175
Hampshire Regiment 11th Bn.
Date of Death 09 September 1916
Commemorated at THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Pier and Face 7 C and 7 B.
From http://www.isle-of-wight-memorials.org.uk/people_s/snook_wf.htm
Son of Charles Snook and Emma Snook (neé Lawrence) of Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
Born 1894 Bembridge.
ISLE OF WIGHT MERCURY
Friday, September 29, 1916 Page 1
Much sympathy will be felt with Mr. C.H. Snook, of Shanklin, who is well-known in local gardening circles, in the loss of his only son, Sergt. Wm. Snook (Hants Regiment). He was killed in action on September 9th.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Hampshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Cemetery
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Pier and Face 7 C and 7 B
Year of death
1916
Month of death
September
Day of death
6
Manner of death as stated
Unknown
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action