Frederick was born 27 October 1890 at Bethnal Green.

He joined the navy on the 20 November 1909 for a 12 year period. He was 5ft 3 4/10 inches tall. He had auburn hair and blue eyes and a fresh complexion. He had a scar from a burn on his chest and had tattoos of ships, flags and girls on his left forearm. He served on a number of ships including Nelson, Victory II, Hampshire, Dolphin Halcyon and Minerva II.

 In 1901 he was living at 53, Auckland Road, Bethnal Green with his parents Frederick and Eliza. He had a brother William and 5 sisters Mary, Alice, Nellie, Elsie and Florrie.

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