Francis J Tester married Ellen M Drake in 1915. They then lived at 10 Paragon Place, Surbiton, with her parents. Frances, a soldier in the 9th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment, died on the 25th or 26th September 1915 at the start of the Battle of Loos, France, aged 23. www.1914-1918.net/eastsurreys.htm . He was born in Kingston in 1893. He joined the army 10th May 1915 and was married at the time. 1911 census is recorded as being solicitors clerk. Ellen was pregnant with their daughter at the time of his death. She was named Frances. To my Great Uncle Frances - thank you from your great nephew and all the all the family.

Ray Harrington-Vail