Frank Kenyon

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
164293
Unit at enlistment: 
84th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Lancashire
Birth city: 
Greater Manchester, Salford
Address at enlistment: 
9 Mary Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
9 Mary Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Shipper
Employer: 
Cockshutt Plow Co.
Religious denominations: 
Roman Catholic
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
36

Letters and documents

BX April 20, 1917
 
Twelve Brantford Men Are Reported Wounded – Canadian Casualty List Included Half Score From This City All of Whom Have Been Wounded – Gunshot in Arms and Legs Cause of Majority of Hospital Cases – First Brant Battalion Draft Hit

Private word received in this city yesterday afternoon and today added 11 new names to the already large casualty list. All were wounded on or about April 9, this being in the attack on Vimy Ridge, which resulted so gloriously for the Canadian forces.

Of all the Brantford men wounded, practically all were shot wounds in the arms or shoulders, legs or thighs. But one of the 11 was reported seriously wounded. The list of casualties follows:

Private Frank Kenyon of 269 Dalhousie Street is also reported wounded today.

BX February 23, 1918

Returned This Week

The following list of soldiers who have returned or are due to return home to Brantford this week was issued today by the Military Hospital Commission. Pte. E.A. Blackmore, Sergeant A. Bailey, Pte. John C. Cuddihee, 121 West Mill Street; Pte. Clawsey, Pte. H.J. Dunsdon, Pte. Ernest Edwards, 86 Mary Street; Pte. D.C. Glasspole, Sergeant. J.A. Jewell, Pte. F. Kenyon, Pte. J.D. MacConnachie, Pte. M.G. Scareman, Pte. S.J. Whittington.