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JAMES WILLIAM (WILLIAM) FRY

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Surname: FRY
Forename: JAMES WILLIAM (WILLIAM)
Initials: J W
Date of Birth Q3, 1890
Place of BirthFordingbridge
Place of Birth Source1911 Census
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Schools attended Cranborne Church of England School where he was known as William
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Family (parents and grandparents)Son of Charles and Emma FRY and elder brother of George FRY.
Spouse Name Edith Jane BUCKLES married James William FRY on 26th November 1917 at Cranborne.
NotesWilliam is one of 50 listed in Cranborne Parish Church as returning from the front. The Cranborne Church of England Schools Log Book for 1912 - 1929 in its entry dated 11th September 1914 under the heading “The following scholars have enlisted to fight for his King and Country in the great European War” this includes 'William Fry'. There is a second entry for William dated 16th June 1916 regarding eight boys who were scholars in our school who had been promoted – this included: William Fry, 5th Dorset’s - has been made Sergeant.
Regiment at call-upDorsetshire Regiment
Regiment at dischargeRoyal Engineers
Rank at call-upPrivate
Service no at call-up18922
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Other service detailsLancashire Fusiliers
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Other service no53027 / 611986
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Age at death42
Date of death 1932
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Place of deathDorchester
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