Private Frank Bassnett (Junior)
566 2/2nd East Lancashire Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps
Died on the "Royal Edward" 13th August 1915, aged 18
Lived at 52 Rumley Road
Commemorated on the Helles Memorial Turkey



LAD’S CLUB MEMBER A VICTIM (Burnley Express & Advertiser 4th September 1915)


Pte. Frank Bassnett, junior, 52, Rumley-road, Burnley, whose uncle was reported saved last Saturday, was only 18 years of age last month, and for about 4 years before enlisting last year had been connected with the Burnley Lad’s Club. His father, six uncles, and two cousins are with the forces in one capacity or another

 


 

 

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