Lionel was killed after he had only been at the Front for 3 weeks. He was Ben and Nellie's only son.
Dawn Cobe Strachan
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Lionel Franks
Second Lieutenant
Service No. Unknown
Age 19
Died on 5 May 1917
East Yorkshire Regiment
ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN
Seine-Maritime, France
Son of Benn and Nellie Franks, of 18 Park Avenue, Hull.
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In memory of Lionel Franks who gave his life for this country. Gone but not forgotten.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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In memory of Lionel Franks gone but not forgotten.
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