54723 GNR F.ABRAMS R.H.A. (on 1914 Star)
54723 BMBR F.ABRAMS R.A. (on BWM)
Frank Abrams
Born Bexley Heath, Kent 1888
Son of Michael Frank Arnold Abrams & Sarah Abrams (nee Mier)
Husband of Lily E.L.Abrams of 23 Brookville Road, Fulham, London
To France 5/11/14 with 'G' Battery (Mercer's Troop) Royal Horse Artillery & qualified for the Aug-Nov 1914 Clasp
Note: 'G' Battery RHA was equipped with six quick-firing 13 pounders & saw action in the Battle of Frezenberg Ridge, 2nd Battle of Ypres in May 1915, the Battle of Loos in September 1915 & the Battle of Arras in April 1917. At other times, the battery served in the trenches as infantry
Promoted to Bombardier
DIED F&F 9/11/18 - just 2 days before the Armistice
Buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France
With original sepia photo of Frank Abrams in RHA Uniform
Also with 2 x 'G' Battery, Royal Horse Artillery 1917 Christmas Cards, both with messages from Frank to his parents & sisters
With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW ('Abrahams') & CWGC details, plus supporting research documentation
Condition: BWM suspender very slightly bent, Toned E
