| Name: | Francis John Lennox |
|---|---|
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Rank: | Rifleman |
| Regiment/Service: | Royal Irish Rifles |
| Unit Text: | 11th Bn. |
| Born: | Castledawson. |
| Enlisted: | Lisburn, Co. Antrim. |
| Residence: | Castledawson. |
| Date of Death: | 01/07/1916 |
| Service No: | 18090 |
| Casualty Type: | Commonwealth War Dead. KIA. |
| Grave/Memorial Ref: | Addenda Panel, Pier and Face 5 D. |
| Memorial: | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. |
| Additional information: | Son of Mr W S Lennox of Aughrim and brother of Andrew and James Lennox, The Arcade, Cookstown and brother of Mr W G Lennox of 550 Rushton Road, Toronto, Ontario. Francis lived for a while in Lisburn, he was an Orangeman in Lisburn Lodge 557 and a member of the local UVF battalion. For two years before the war he had been in charge of the woollens and ready-made department in Messrs. Duncan’s. Enlisting at Lisburn he probably embarked for France in October 1915. |
They Didn't Come Home
The story of the fallen heroes of Castledawson and District.
i have this mans medals and death plaque in my safe keeping.. they are in bangor co down
David
Nice to hear from you.
Anychange of photos of the medals and Daeth plaque
Sam Hudson
samuel.hudson1@btinternet.com
David
I have someone from Lisburn LOL 557 compiling details of their members killed during WW1.
He has asked about the photos of the Death Plaque and Medals. Have you had a chance to get these taken
Sam
I may be interested in acquiring Frank’s medals if that is possible.