Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private Francis (Frank) Marney, 12500

Private Frank Marney, 12500

Private Francis (Frank) Marney, 12500
7th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)

Newspaper obituary:

"Mrs Marney of 15 Taylor Street, Oldham, has been informed officially of the death of her husband, Private Frank Marney (12500), of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Marney was killed in action on July 4th 1916. He was 28 years of age, and had been previously wounded on March 25th this year, having been at the front twelve months. He formerly worked for the Gas Meter Company, Union Street, Oldham, and leaves a widow and three young children."

Medal card
Medal Index Card

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

CWGC

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